User:Vinokurov Demis/sandbox/whitey
Whitey | |
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 Whitey performing in Belgium in early 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nathan Joseph White |
| Born | 1974 or 1975 (age 49–50)[1] or 1970 or 1971 (age 53–54)[2] Coventry, United Kingdom |
| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | indietronica, indie rock, alternative rock, synthpop |
| Occupation(s) | musician, songwriter, singer, producer |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | 1234, Dim Mak Records, Marquis Cha Cha |
| Website | njwhitey |
Nathan Joseph White (born 1974 or 1975), better known by his stage name Whitey, is a British alternative-indie music producer, singer and performer based in London.
His „buzz-surrounding“[5] debut studio album The Light at the End of the Tunnel is a Train was released in 2005 and gave him notable attention of mass-media, that called him „the next big thing”[6]. Although his next albums were released independently without having any commercial success, he became a popular underground figure since his music had appeared in different television series, games and compilation albums.
Life and career[edit]
Early life and career beginnings[edit]
Whitey was born in Coventry, United Kingdom. Though Whitey has never published his biography details, while speaking in occasional interviews only about his new music rather than his personal life[7], his name appears in the liner notes of several electronic music releases of early 90s. For example, he is listed as one of the writers in 1991 release[8], then as one of the remixers in 1994[9] and lately as a guitarist for Moby’s „Slimcea Girl“ remix in 1997[10]. In addition to that, Whitey was a part of some now non-existent little-known electronic music bands, which had published their music generally by small underground labels. Global Method, most popular of these bands, failed to chart, however their Spice of Life EP had received some attention as it was released in Europe under the London Records aegis in 1992[11]. Whitey himself describes his early career so: „I started as an uneducated youth from a small shabby city... I think I've done well“[12].
Record deal[edit]
In 2004, he released an album named The Light at the End of the Tunnel is a Train. The album predated the electro rock movement by several years, and was greeted at the time as a critical triumph, going on to make numerous Best Of Year lists worldwide.[13] In the summer of 2007, an album named Great Shakes was leaked onto the internet. As a consequence of this leak, this album was never officially released,[14] and Whitey lost several mainstream licencing deals. On 9 October 2007, the Wrap It Up EP was released though Pure Groove Music/Universal Music. It consisted of three songs: Wrap It Up, Cigarette, and Head in the Corner.[15]
Independence[edit]
A full album named Stay On The Outside was planned for release in the later part of 2008, but this has been delayed. This album was planned to include a number of tracks from Great Shakes and a number of new tracks. A new album Canned Laughter was self-released by Whitey on April 1, 2010. A further collection of tracks, Canned Laughter Vol.2, was planned for released as a digital download on Sept 1st 2010 but was, according to Whitey's official Myspace, "delayed indefinitely due to lack of funds, press, food and rent."[16]
At the end of 2010, a track from the lost 'Great Shakes' album, entitled Blah, appeared on the soundtrack to Gran Turismo 5. On March 23, 2012, extended versions of The Light at the End of the Tunnel is a Train & Canned Laughter were independently released via Bandcamp, alongside the first official release of Great Shakes & a collection of rarities named "Great Shakes Volume 2."
Current projects[edit]
In May 2012, Whitey announced that he was done with the game of "....ludicrously one-sided offers, arrogant A&Rs and hammering on closed doors". His new album "Lost Summer" was suddenly released a week later, independently on Bandcamp. The album went live for download on the 18th of May 2012. It recently passed 25,000 online sales.
In December 2012, Whitey started a Kickstarter campaign[17] to fund his seventh album "Bare Bones" as well as making physical releases on CD and vinyl available for all his back catalogue.[18] The Kickstarter campaign ended 32% over the £16,000 goal.[19]
Whitey is now in Vancouver, recording the final stages of the Bare Bones album.
Influences and musical style[edit]
Legacy and appearances in media[edit]
Other appearances since then have been the track "Stay on the Outside" on Kitsuné Maison Compilation 4, the release of the limited edition Made of Night EP on Marquis Cha Cha records and the track "Wrap It Up" was featured on Grand Theft Auto IV on the in-game radio station Radio Broker. Tracks by Whitey have also featured in episodes of The Sopranos, House, One Tree Hill, The O.C, Kyle XY, Entourage, Breaking Bad, and CSI.
The song "Stay On the Outside" was used in episode two of the fifth season of Breaking Bad
Whitey recently announced he had reached his 6.5 millionth online play, which based on his unsigned status makes him one of the most popular underground artists in the world.
| Title | Year | Notes |
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| "In the Limelight" | 2004 |
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| "Wrap It Up" | 2006 |
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| "Y.U.H.2.B.M.2" | 2007 |
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| "Helicopter" (Whitey Remix) by Bloc Party |
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| "Blah" | 2010 |
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| "Stay on the Outside" | 2012 |
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Discography[edit]
- Main article: Whitey discography
Studio albums
- The Light at the End of the Tunnel Is a Train (2004)
- Great Shakes (
2007)
Self-released albums
- Canned Laughter (2010)
- Great Shakes Vol. 2 (2012)
- Lost Summer (2012)
- Bare Bones (2013)
Extended plays
- Leave Them All Behind (2003)
- Made of Night (2008)
References[edit]
- ^ Bainbridge, Luke (20 February 2005). "Whitey, The Light At The End Of The Tunnel Is A Train". The Observer. Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 19 September 2012 suggested (help) - ^ "Whitey verkent de grenzen tussen rock en dance al negen jaar". VPRO. 25 March 2005. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ^ http://www.discogs.com/artist/Nathan+Joseph+Wannacot?anv=Joseph
- ^ kickstarter
- ^ http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm/10bestcds/story/0,12102,1416646,00.html
- ^ the fader
- ^ take interview on anthemmagazine
- ^ Liner notes of "Vibe Tribe's Life EP". Discogs. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ Liner notes of "Freska! compilation album". Discogs. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ Liner notes of "Moby's Slimcea Girl single". Discogs. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Global Method's Spice of Life EP". Discogs. Retrieved May 9, 2013.
- ^ "Whitey's comments". Kickstarter. Archived from the original on 9 May 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ^ Observer Album Review
- ^ http://s34385.gridserver.com/story/182
- ^ http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=265287924&s=143441
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/hellowhitey#ixzz0yCnbZJyM
- ^ http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/njwhitey/whitey-bare-bones-project-new-lp-full-tour-box-set
- ^ http://thebluewalrus.com/2013/01/03/whitey-no-more-right-or-wrong/
- ^ http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/njwhitey/whitey-bare-bones-project-new-lp-full-tour-box-set
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0783395/soundtrack?ref_=tt_ql_trv_7
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?ASINs=B000SX89PM%2CB000QOROZ4%2CB000QZB4WC%2CB0013D81DQ%2CB0017DC9UI%2CB0016O8NN0%2CB0017UI8S8%2CB001663MG6%2CB00169F220%2CB0018974WO%2CB0017ZIRWK%2CB00189BY8E%2CB0017AJNP0%2CB00182GGV6%2CB0017E1DVS%2CB0017QMZ5E%2CB0017LZYZC%2CB0018C1RDS%2CB0019BV1UC&node=500114011
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0802999/soundtrack
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqCEY4k-M5c
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172233/soundtrack?ref_=tt_ql_trv_7
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0995835/soundtrack
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0772197/soundtrack?ref_=tt_ql_trv_7
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2301457/soundtrack
External links[edit]
Category:Musicians from London Category:British electronic musicians Category:Indie musicians Category:Living people