Tieks

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Tieks
Origin London, England
Genres Dance
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • producer
  • songwriter
Years active2014–present
Labels Ministry of Sound, RCA

Mark Tieku, better known by his stage name Tieks (often stylised as TIEKS) is an English record producer and songwriter from London. He is best known for his 2016 single "Sunshine", featuring vocals from Dan Harkna, which peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.

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Career

2014–present

On 9 September 2014, he released his debut single "Sing That Song", featuring vocals from Celeste. The song peaked at number 90 on the UK Singles Chart and Scottish Singles Chart. On 9 October 2015, he released the single "Sunshine", featuring vocals from Dan Harkna. The song peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and number 9 on the Scottish Singles Chart.

Discography

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
[1]
UK
Dance
IRE SCO
[2]
"Sing That Song"
(featuring Celeste)
20149090Non-album singles
"Sunshine"
(featuring Dan Harkna)
2015158569
"Say a Prayer"
(featuring Chaka Khan and Popcaan)
201798

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References

  1. "Artist Search > Tieks". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  2. Peak positions for songs in Scotland: