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, Tiesto, Merk & Kremont,

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, DNCE,

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, Anne Marie,

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and LP.

Early life

Josh Record was born in

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, England, the son of a

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DJ, whom he cites as "my greatest influence". At the age of 16 he moved to

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to study music at the

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. He became involved in local charities on the Alton Estate teaching music and participating in related projects, working with young people involved in gangs.

Music career

His first release on indie label National Anthem in 2012 made it to number 2 in the

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charts on iTunes in the UK. The lead track "For Your Love" was heralded by everyone from

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who said "His keening falsetto invites comparisons to

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... Record has a sensational debut album in him" His next self produced EP "The War" received critical acclaim and

made the title track his "Hottest Record of 2013" on

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, as well as live performances on

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, and

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. In 2013 Josh Record signed a deal with

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and in late November 2013 went on to release his EP "Bones", that has been play listed on

. "Bones" EP also features remixes from

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, Fryars, and FTSE. Bones was also the featured song to close the winter finale episode of the tenth season of

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. In March 2014, Josh Record re-released "For Your Love" on Virgin Records. Zane Lowe of

made it his "Hottest Record in The World"

Zane Lowe's Hottest Records in The World
(26 February 2014).

. on 26 February 2014. The song was remixed by

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. Josh Record's debut album ''Pillars'' was released on 14 July 2014, receiving 5-star reviews from the ''

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'' and ''Daily Mail''. This was followed by a sold-out headline tour in October. He has written and produced for many artists and signed a publishing deal with

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in 2017. He has been working with

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, Tiesto Merk & Kremont,

, DNCE, Anne Marie,

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, Calum Scott, Wilkinson, Mr Probz,

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, Jones and Jorja Smith as well as many others. In 2014 he co wrote and produced the Official UK Top 20 Single '' Yours'', by

. In 2016 he co wrote and produced LP's ''

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'' that received international recognition after closing Season 4 of

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. In 2018 he co wrote the Top 10 UK single 'Lullaby' for

and

In 2018 he co wrote and produced Merk & Kremont's track ''Hands Up'' featuring DNCE and the vocals of

Discography

Albums

* 14 July 2014 - ''Pillars''

EPs

* June 2013 - ''The War''

Singles

* July 2013 - The War * November 2013 - Bones * January 2014 - Wonder * March 2014 - For Your Love * July 2014 - Wide Awake * June 2017 - Do

Music Videos Published On YouTube & Vevo

* 2 July 2013 - The War * 29 October 2013 - Bones * 12 March 2014 - For Your Love * 14 June 2014 - Wide Awake

Songwriting Credits

indicates a background vocal contribution. indicates an un-credited vocal contribution.

Live performance

Josh Record played throughout the summer of 2013 and 2014 at music festivals including

Glastonbury Festival Glastonbury Festival (formally Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts and known colloquially as Glasto) is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place in Pilton, Somerset, England. In addition to contempo ...

, Hard Rock Calling,

Latitude Festival The Latitude Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in Henham Park, near Southwold, Suffolk, England. It was first held in July 2006 and has been held every year since, apart from 2020, when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 ...

, and T in The Park Festival. Josh Record has supported the likes of

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, Rodriguez, Michael Kiwanuka and touring across UK and Europe with

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in February 2014. He performed sell out shows at London's Scala and Wiltons Hall.

References

External links

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National Anthem
{{DEFAULTSORT:Record, Josh 1987 births Living people English male singer-songwriters People from Stroud 21st-century English singers 21st-century British male singers