Sebastian Kole

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Sebastian Kole
Birth nameColeridge Gardner Tillman
Also known asSebastian Kole
Born (1982-01-17) January 17, 1982 (age 41)
Birmingham, Alabama
GenresPop, R&B
Occupation(s)Songwriter, producer, singer
Instrument(s)Piano, drums, guitar
Labels EP Entertainment Motown Records/Universal Music Group

Coleridge Gardner Tillman (born January 17, 1982), who goes by the stage name Sebastian Kole, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer from Birmingham, Alabama. He is currently[ when? ] signed to EP Entertainment and Motown Records. Prior to his work with Motown, Sebastian was known for co-writing on a Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida single titled "Goin' In". Since signing with EP Entertainment/Motown in 2012, Sebastian worked with label-mate Alessia Cara, co-writing and co-producing her album, including her debut single "Here" (along with Grammy-winning producers Andrew "Pop" Wansel and Oak). [1]

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Early life

Sebastian Kole was born Coleridge Gardner Tillman, [2] on January 17, [3] 1989, in Birmingham, Alabama. He learned music through church, where he began singing in choral and playing doctor at the age of 5. At age 13 he began to delve into a rap career and writing his own songs, which evolved into a singing career once he started college.

Career

Kole would play at various bars and clubs while attending the University of Alabama where he eventually graduated as a Music Tech major. Upon his graduation, Sebastian moved back home and continued to work on his writing. In early 2012, he co-wrote a Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida collaboration titled "Goin' In". This placement prompted him to move to LA where he signed with EP Entertainment and Motown in December 2012. [4]

In 2014, Sebastian began working with EP Entertainment labelmate Alessia Cara, who released her debut single on Def Jam in April 2015. Sebastian co-wrote and co-produced her debut album along with Pop & Oak Kuya and Malay. [5] The song debuted on The Fader and accumulated over 500,000 streams in its first week. [6] Kole has also worked on music for the TV series Grey's Anatomy .

His debut album, Soup, was released on October 7, 2016. It was preceded by a self-titled EP in May and three singles released across March and April: "Home", "Love's On the Way" and "Love Doctor".

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
Soup [7]
  • Released: October 7, 2016
  • Label: Motown
  • Formats: Digital download

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Sebastian Kole [8]
  • Released: May 13, 2016
  • Label: Motown
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Home"2016Sebastian Kole
"Love is on the Way"
"Love Doctor"

Songwriting and production credits

TitleYearArtist(s)AlbumWritingProducing
"Seventeen"2015 Alessia Cara Know-It-All Yes check.svg
"Here"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"Outlaws"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"I'm Yours"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"Wild Things"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"Overdose"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"Stars"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"Scars to Your Beautiful"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"River of Tears"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"My Song"Yes check.svgYes check.svg
"It's Alright"2017 Star Cast Star: Original Soundtrack From Season 1Yes check.svg
"Bridges" Fifth Harmony Fifth Harmony Yes check.svg
"Friends"2018 E^ST Life Ain't Always RosesYes check.svg
"Mama" Ray BLK EmpressYes check.svg
"Blind"2019 PrettyMuch Non-album singleYes check.svg
"Favorite Bitch" Terror Jr Unfortunately, Terror Jr Yes check.svg
"The World Is Mine" Samm Henshaw Non-album singleYes check.svg
"Freedom Rings" Brandy Yes check.svg
"Actions"2020 John Legend Bigger Love Yes check.svg
"Bad Habits (Intro)" JoJo Good to Know (Physical Version) Yes check.svg
"Keep Climbing" Delta Goodrem Bridge over Troubled Dreams Yes check.svg
"Time Machine" Alicia Keys Alicia Yes check.svg
"Perfect Way to Die"Yes check.svgYes check.svg

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