Nathan Dawe(born 25 May 1994) is an English DJ and producer. He is best known for his 2020 single "Lighter"featuringKSI,which reached number 3 on theUK Singles Chart.

Nathan Dawe
Born25 May 1994(1994-05-25)(age30)
Burton upon Trent,Staffordshire,England
Genres
Occupations
  • Producer
  • DJ
Years active2010–present
LabelsAtlantic
Websitenathandawemusic.com

Early life and career

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Nathan Dawe was born inBurton upon Trenton 25 May 1994 and attendedBlessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College.[1][2]He is a lifelong supporter ofAston Villafootball club.[3]

He built a loyal following by releasing mixes on Soundcloud. Rather than the usual genre-specific mixes being put out, he released mashup multi-genre mixes covering everything from house music to hip-hop, reggae, bassline and pop. Nathan was the first DJ without a radio show or hit single to sell out his own concert at the O2. He said, "It took me to the point where I was headlining massive festivals and performing sell out shows in huge clubs. I knew that wouldn't last forever, particularly with the rise of things likeSpotify,so I set up a four-year plan and delved deeper into the production side of the industry. "[4]He began remixing other producers in his early twenties.[1]

His debut single, "Cheatin'", based on an uncredited sample ofDeborah Cox's "It's Over Now",was released in August 2018 and peaked at number 94 on theUK Singles Chart.In May 2019, he released the single "Repeat After Me", featuring vocals fromMelissa Steel.He released the single "Flowers"in October 2019, featuring vocals from garage legendMalikaand credited vocals from rapperJaykae.Nathan's 'Flowers' peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.[citation needed]

On 24 July 2020, his song "Lighter",which he made in collaboration with BritishYouTuberKSIwas released, it featured uncredited vocals fromElla Henderson.[5]After the chart success in the UK, he was signed toWarner/Chappell Music.[6]

On 25 November 2020, Dawe released the song "No Time for Tears"with British girl groupLittle Mix.On 9 April 2021, Dawe collaborated withAnne-Marieand rapperMoStackon the song "Way Too Long". On 24 September 2021, Dawe released the song with English DJ T. Matthias called" Goodbye ".[citation needed]

On 29 April 2022, he released the song "21 Reasons"featuringElla Henderson,which became one of two songs in the UK Top 30 in June 2022[7]based around the same "Calabria"sample[8](the other being by West London drill rapper Benzz).[9][10]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Details
If Heaven Had a Phone Line

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[11]
UK Dance
[12]
BEL (Fl) Dance
[13]
CZE
[14]
HUN
[15]
IRE
[16]
LAT
[17]
NZ
Hot

[18]
SCO
[19]
US Dance
[20]
"Cheatin"[21]
(featuring Malika)
2018 94 10 Non-album singles
"Repeat After Me"[23]
(featuringMelissa Steel)
2019
"Flowers"
(featuringJaykaeand Malika)
12 1 14 11 If Heaven Had a Phone Line
"Lighter"
(featuringKSI)
2020 3 2 48 37 15 8 42 17 1 18
"No Time for Tears"
(withLittle Mix)
19 6 65 15 35 22 Confetti(Expanded Edition)
"Way Too Long"[24]
(withAnne-MarieandMoStack)
2021 37 13 37 Therapy
"Goodbye"
(with T. Matthias)
85 23 Non-album single
"21 Reasons"
(featuringElla Henderson)[25]
2022 9 4 8 13 If Heaven Had a Phone Line
"Sweet Lies"
(featuringTalia Mar)
61
"Oh Baby"
(featuringBru-C,Issey Crossand BSHP)
2023 35 20
"0800 Heaven"[A]
(featuringJoel CorryandElla Henderson)
9 3 13
"Heart Still Beating"
(withBebe Rexha)[26]
74 39 33 44 Non-album singles
"We Ain't Here for Long" 2024 45 17 89
"Ten (Get Back Up)"(withMNEK)
"Higher"(withJoel Corryfeaturing Sacha)
"Lost Myself"(with Window Kid)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Remixes

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Title Year Original artist(s)
"Walk Alone"
(featuringTom Walker)
2020 Rudimental
"Dancing in the Moonlight"
(featuring Neimy)
Jubël
"Break Up Song" Little Mix
"Take Care of You" Ella Henderson
"Naked" Jonas Blue,Max
"Electric Sun" Tiggi Hawke
"So Annoying" Mae Muller
"Bang!" AJR
"Loose"
(featuringKSI)
S1mba
"Afraid"
(featuring Harlee)
James Hype
"Gold" Paloma Faith
"Space" Becky Hill
"Haiti" 2021 Welshy
"Higher"
(featuringIann Dior)
Clean Bandit
"Don't Play" Anne-MariefeaturingKSIDigital Farm Animals
"Sacrifice" Bebe Rexha
"In The Night" Joy Club
"No Diggity" Lucas & Steve,Blackstreet
"Free"
(featuring Tyrone & Chris Nichols)
Bad Boy Chiller Crew
"Swerve" Jay1,KSI
"Love With You"

(Nathan Dawe and Morgan Vocal Edit)

Spencer Ramsey
"You & I" Navos,Harlee
"Anyone For You (Tiger Lily)" 2022 George Ezra
"The Motto" Tiësto,Ava Max
"All My Loving" Sam Fischer
"Rainfall (Praise You)" Tom Santa
"Deep Down"
(featuring Never Dull)
Alok,Ella Eyre,Kenny Dope
"You Let Me Down" Alessia Cara

Production and songwriting credits

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Title Year Artist(s) Album Credit(s)
"Unlovable"
(featuringRudimental)
2021 Anne-Marie Therapy Co-Writer
"Better Not Together"

Notes

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  1. ^"0800 Heaven" also features onJoel Corry's debut studio albumAnother Friday Night.

References

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  2. ^"World-renowned DJ and Former Pupil Returns to Blessed Robert Sutton".Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy.31 January 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 22 June 2020.Retrieved21 June2020.
  3. ^"Nathan Dawe becomes Foundation Ambassador!".Aston Villa F.C.30 October 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 18 January 2021.Retrieved30 January2021.
  4. ^"How Burton-born DJ Nathan Dawe scored a Top 40 smash with Flowers".Official Charts Company.Archivedfrom the original on 15 April 2020.Retrieved15 April2020.
  5. ^"Lighter (feat. KSI) – single".Apple Music.Archivedfrom the original on 22 July 2021.Retrieved1 August2020.
  6. ^"Publishing Briefs: Hipgnosis Acquires No I.D. Catalog; Sony/ATV Signs Jon Pardi".Billboard.13 August 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 15 August 2020.Retrieved16 August2020.
  7. ^"Official Singles Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company".Official Charts.
  8. ^"Charts analysis: Harry Styles secures ninth week at the top of the singles charts".
  9. ^"West London drill rapper Benzz drops latest track 'Je'Mappelle'".22 April 2022.
  10. ^"Premiere: Benzz Unleashes Visuals for Highly-Anticipated Track" Je M'appelle "".21 April 2022.
  11. ^"Nathan Dawe | full Official Charts history".Official Charts Company.Archivedfrom the original on 22 September 2020.Retrieved13 April2024.
  12. ^"Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company".www.officialcharts.com.Archivedfrom the original on 22 July 2021.Retrieved22 July2021.
  13. ^"Ultratop Flanders Dance (12 September 2020)".Ultratop.Archivedfrom the original on 30 April 2021.Retrieved12 September2020.
  14. ^"Čns Ifpi".Archivedfrom the original on 24 July 2020.Retrieved7 November2020.
  15. ^"Single Top 40 slágerlista (2020.07.24 – 2020.07.30)".slágerlisták.hu.Archivedfrom the original on 29 October 2020.Retrieved7 August2020.
  16. ^"Discography Nathan Dawe".irish-charts.com.Retrieved7 May2022.
  17. ^"Latvian Radio Stations Top 100, August".ParMūziku.Archivedfrom the original on 22 July 2021.Retrieved17 September2020.
  18. ^"NZ Hot Singles Chart (03 August 2020)".Recorded Music NZ. 1 August 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 13 November 2020.Retrieved1 August2020.
  19. ^Peaks of Nathan Dawe's singles on the UK Dance Singles Chart:
  20. ^"KSI Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)".Billboard.Archivedfrom the original on 18 October 2020.Retrieved4 August2020.
  21. ^"Cheatin' – Single by Nathan Dawe on Apple Music".music.apple.com.Archivedfrom the original on 22 September 2020.Retrieved15 April2020.
  22. ^abcdefghi"British certifications – Nathan Dawe".British Phonographic Industry.Retrieved27 July2024.TypeNathan Dawein the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  23. ^"Repeat After Me (feat. Melissa Steel) – Single by Nathan Dawe on Apple Music".music.apple.com.Archivedfrom the original on 22 September 2020.Retrieved15 April2020.
  24. ^"Way Too Long – Single by Nathan Dawe x Anne-Marie x MoStack on Apple Music".Apple Music.Archivedfrom the original on 5 May 2021.Retrieved5 May2021.
  25. ^Griffiths, George (29 April 2022)."Nathan Dawe on new single 21 Reasons with Ella Henderson:" I've wanted to make this record forever "".Official Charts Company.Retrieved29 April2022.
  26. ^"Nathan Dawe confirms a new collaboration with Bebe Rexha".Kiss.16 October 2023.Retrieved24 October2023.