Nick Brewer (born 1989) is an English rapper. His 2015 song, "Talk To Me", charted at #19 on the

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Background

Brewer was born in

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in 1989 but lived in

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during his time at the

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, where he studied history, and now operates out of a studio in

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. He once had a job as a youth worker. He grew up in a church near Ilford, which he still attends to this day. He is passionate about his faith and is involved in all aspects of Christian outreach. Brewer has released four EPs in collaboration with The Confect; 2010's Alone With My Thoughts, 2011's Alone With My Thoughts Part 2, 2013's Flat 10 and 2014's 4 Miles Further, the latter taking its name from the movement of The Confect's home studios to their new set up in Brick Lane. His 2014 single, Fall From Here, featured

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. His 2015 single, "Talk to Me", was written by Brewer and Bibi Bourelly. The song samples " Gypsy Woman" by

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. In an interview, Brewer said that Bourelly had been invited into the studio after Brewer found out through a mutual friend that she was in town writing for

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. The song charted at #19 on the

and was certified Silver by BPI in 2022. Outside of music, Brewer is passionate about contributing to social change; one example is in him being a patron for UK charity

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Awards and nominations

MOBO Awards

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brewer, Nick 1989 births Living people English male rappers Musicians from Essex Musicians from Ilford People from Leytonstone Rappers from London