Jamie Alexander Treays (born 8 January 1986), better known by his stage name Jamie T, is an English singer, songwriter, rapper, guitarist and record producer from Wimbledon, South London. Jamie T released his debut album, '' Panic Prevention'', in 2007, with his second studio album, '' Kings and Queens'', arriving in 2009. In 2014, Jamie released his third studio album, '' Carry on the Grudge'', followed by a fourth studio album, ''

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'', in 2016. In 2018, he released ''B Sides (06-17)'', which was a compilation album of B-Sides from 2006 to 2017. He released his fifth studio album, '' The Theory of Whatever'', in July 2022.

Early life and education

Jamie T was born Jamie Alexander Treays in Wimbledon, South London on 8 January 1986. He was educated at Reed's School leaving at 16 to study at a local sixth form college. Whilst growing up, Jamie suffered from panic attacks, hence the name of his debut album, '' Panic Prevention''.

Career

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made "Salvador" his single of the week and "Back in the Game" his Hottest Record in the World. On John Tweddle's show, "Back in the Game" featured as his "Pet Sound" and his single "Stella" was

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's Record of the Week. "Stella" was also playlisted by

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thus receiving more airtime across all shows. "Sheila" was released on 29 July 2006. Two videos were made for the song; the first video in 2006 consisted of monkeys living in a house and short clips of Jamie singing, while the second video in 2007 features actor Bob Hoskins walking along the

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lip synching to the lyrics. On 16 October 2006, Jamie released his anthemic tune, "If You Got the Money" which reached No. 13 in the charts. His next single " Calm Down Dearest" was released in the UK on 15 January 2007 and reached No. 9, his first top 10 hit.

''Panic Prevention'' (2007)

His debut album '' Panic Prevention'' was then released on 29 January 2007.

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provided backing vocals on the song "Rawhide" the B-side to the re-release of "Sheila" on 7 May 2007. He performed on the Main Stage on 19 May 2007 in Preston for

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. He also performed at Glastonbury 2007, Benicàssim 2007, Oxegen 2007 (8 July) where he performed at the green room, and Carling Weekend Leeds 2007. He played the 2008 V Festival at the JJB Champion ARENA. In September 2007, Jamie T did a US tour and made his US television debut on ''

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'' performing "Sheila". He also did an iTunes Session EP.

"Fire Fire" and "Sticks 'n' Stones" (2009)

On 12 January 2009, a music video appeared on Jamie's website for a new song, "Fire Fire", which he explained would not be released as a single nor would it be on the new album. 21 May 2009 saw the release of the official video for his single " Sticks 'n' Stones". On 29 June 2009, Jamie released "Sticks 'n' Stones", the first single from his second album '' Kings and Queens'', as an extended play with three other tracks, "St. Christopher", "On the Green" and "The Dance of the Young Professionals". "Sticks 'n' Stones" reached No. 15 in the UK singles chart. The song also reached number 14 for 2009 songs on the annual Triple J Hottest 100.

''Chaka Demus'' EP (2009)

On 31 August 2009, he released a further EP, the " Chaka Demus EP" which includes the second single taken from ''Kings & Queens'', also called "Chaka Demus". This features three other songs: "Forget Me Not (The Love I Knew Before I Grew)", "Planning Spontaneity" and "When They Are Gone (For Tim)".

''Kings and Queens (2009)

A week later, on 7 September, second album '' Kings and Queens'' was released. This features 11 tracks (plus bonus track "The Curious Sound" featuring Ben Bones, when downloaded from iTunes). Jamie has said that his favourite song in this album is "Emily's Heart" because it reminds him of a former girfriend. Talking about ''Kings & Queens'', Jamie said "I didn't do my second album. I did my third one instead." '' Kings & Queens'' reached No. 2 in the UK Albums chart. After its release

, on his BBC Radio 1 show, declared ''Kings & Queens'' his favourite album of 2009, describing the album as "a brilliant, poignant, incredible observational record" and "flawless". On 25 September 2009, Jamie cancelled his Australian tour, due to laryngitis. Six days later, he postponed the first six shows of his sellout UK tour. A week later, however, Jamie cancelled the entire UK and European tours. A statement on his website informs that all Australia, UK and Europe scheduled shows were cancelled and since then, all three tours were rescheduled.

''The Man's Machine'' (2009)

On 26 October, Jamie announced he would be releasing a third EP from the album, ''The Man's Machine''. The four-track EP will consist of "The Man's Machine", "Jenny Can Rely on Me", "Man Not a Monster" and "Believing in Things That Can't Be Done". ''The Man's Machine'' EP was released on CD and 12" vinyl on 23 November 2009. A re-recorded version of "Emily's Heart" premiered as

's Hottest Record In The World on 19 January 2010, and it was confirmed as the next single, with a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Atlantic City" serving as the B-side. It was released on 15 March. On 24 June 2010, Jamie T performed material from the ''Kings & Queens'' album at the Engine Shed in

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as a warm-up to his tour. A day later he played the 02 Academy in

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. He then headlined the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury Festival on 26 June 2010.

''Carry on the Grudge'' and ''Magnolia Melancholia'' EP (2014–15)

Jamie T played his first gigs for four years in July 2014 at in Glasgow, Liverpool and Portsmouth. Around the same time a new single, "Don't You Find", made its debut on BBC Radio 1, chosen by Zane Lowe as his "Hottest Record in the World". In September 2014 his third album, entitled '' Carry on the Grudge'', was released. In April 2015, Jamie T released the EP ''Magnolia Melancholia'', which features the album track 'Don't You Find' and five new tracks. He performed at Glastonbury Festival on 28 June on the 'Other Stage'. He supported Blur for their short Australian tour in July 2015, with dates in Sydney,

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and

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, as well as playing at

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on 26 July. He also played various other festivals such as

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and

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before wrapping up the '' Carry on the Grudge'' tour at

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on 30 August.

''Trick'' (2016–2021)

In July 2016 it was announced that the new album ''

'' was slated for a 2 September release. The 12-track album was recorded in London and Detroit and preceded by the single "Tinfoil Boy". A UK tour in September and October followed the release, including three dates at

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''The Theory of Whatever'' (2022-present)

On 27 April, Jamie T announced his new album '' The Theory of Whatever'' and that it would release on 22nd July 2022. it was preceded by the singles ''The Old Style Raiders, St. George Wharf Tower'' and ''Between The Rocks.''

Awards

Jamie T won the ''Best Solo Artist'' at the 2007 Shockwave NME Awards. On 17 July 2007, Jamie T's debut album '' Panic Prevention'' was shortlisted as one of the 12 nominees for the

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. ''Panic Prevention'' was often included in the 'best albums of the decade' lists, including: No. 13 out of 50 in ''Observer Music Monthly'' and No. 53 out of 100 in ''

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''. He won the Best Solo Artist award at the 2007 and 2010

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. In 2015 he was awarded a further three accolades by NME, including Best Song for "Zombie".

Artistry

Musical style

He has been nicknamed "one man Arctic Monkey". ''Canvas'' magazine has described him as "like the bastard lovechild of Billy Bragg and Mike Skinner doing his best

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impression".

Discography

*'' Panic Prevention'' (2007) *'' Kings & Queens'' (2009) *'' Carry on the Grudge'' (2014) *''

'' (2016) *'' The Theory of Whatever'' (2022)

References

External links

*
Jamie T's official websiteJamie T's live performance at The CurrentJamie T on The Lana Show
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jamie T 1986 births Living people English male singer-songwriters English record producers Rappers from London People from Wimbledon, London People educated at Reed's School People educated at Hall School Wimbledon NME Awards winners Alumni of Richmond upon Thames College 21st-century English singers 21st-century British male singers