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James Dring
Birth nameJames Dring
Born1983[citation needed]
OriginBritish
Occupation(s)Producer, Mixer, Songwriter
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James Dring (born 1983) is a British music producer, mixer and songwriter. His work has been nominated for two Grammy awards and a Golden Globe award.[1][2][3][4]

Career[edit]

Dring was educated at the De Aston School in Market Rasen.[5] He started his career as an assistant to producer Cameron McVey.[citation needed] Dring has worked with various artists, including Gorillaz, Jamie T, Loyle Carner, Beyoncé, Nilufer Yanya, Lana Del Rey, Sorry (band), KennyHoopla, Genesis Owusu, Honeyblood, and Self Esteem.[1][6][7]

Dring's work on the Gorillaz track Feel Good Inc. was credited in the award nomination for the "Record of the Year" category at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.[4] The 2008 documentary "Bananaz" highlighted Dring's role in producing Gorillaz's albums "Demon Days" (2005) and "D-Sides" (2007), shedding light on his contributions during the recording of the song "Rockit".[1] He has worked with Jamie T on several studio albums, including "Panic Prevention" (2007), "Kings And Queens" (2009), "Carry On The Grudge" (2014), and "Trick" (2016).[1][6][8][9][10]

Dring received both Grammy and Golden Globe award nominations for his contribution to the Beyoncé song "Once In a Lifetime", featured in the film Cadillac Records, along with Amanda Ghost, Scott McFarnon, Ian Dench, and Jody Street.[2][3][11]

Dring served as the producer for "925" (2020), the debut album by Sorry.[12][13] He has also contributed to their follow up album “Anywhere but Here”.[citation needed]

In 2022, Bucks Music Group announced the signing of Dring to a worldwide songwriting agreement.[1][6] In 2024 he was the producer for the debut EP, "Head Leaking", by the London based quartet Terra Twin.[14] Dring has been described in the music press as a "revered producer".[15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Bucks Music Group signs Grammy nominated James Dring". The Independent Music Insider. Archived from the original on 2023-12-02. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  2. ^ a b "James Dring | Artist | GRAMMY.com". Grammies. Archived from the original on 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  3. ^ a b "James Dring". Golden Globes. Archived from the original on 2024-01-14. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  4. ^ a b "The 48th Annual Grammy Award Nominees". Billboard. 2005. pp. 58–60. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  5. ^ Thorp, Alex (2017). "Celebrating life of a legendary songwriter: Plaque unveiled in school's music department". Grimsby Telegraph. ProQuest 1880902336.
  6. ^ a b c "Bucks Music Group signs songwriter, producer and mixer James Dring". Music Week. Archived from the original on 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  7. ^ "Things seven". The Post. 22 November 2016. ProQuest 1841953905.
  8. ^ Denham, Jess (2016). "Jamie T new album Trick release date and UK tour announced". The Independent. ProQuest 1804443401.
  9. ^ Krewen, Nick (4 December 2014). "U.K. musician slows the pace: Jamie T's new album reflects his growing-up experience". Toronto Star. ProQuest 1629876777. Produced in part by James Dring, the Blur and Gorillaz associate who has worked with Treays on all his albums
  10. ^ "JAMIE T". Mixdownmag. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Cadillac Records". Golden Globes. Archived from the original on 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  12. ^ Denney, Alex (3 April 2020). "Sorry break down the songs on their debut album, 925". Dazed. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  13. ^ Winkler, Thomas (7 October 2022). "Review: Sorry - Anywhere But Here - Musikexpress". musikexpress. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  14. ^ Carter, Daisy (18 January 2024). "GET TO KNOW… TERRA TWIN". DIY Mag. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  15. ^ Kelly, Tyler (25 October 2023). "Terra Twin announce their debut EP, Head Leaking". Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 16 April 2024.

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