Example Signs Major Record Deal With Mercury/Universal
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Friday, 13 January 2012 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Rapper, singer and songwriter Example has had an incredible year – which has seen him put out a #1 album, two consecutive #1 singles, perform on a sold out headline UK tour (as well as his biggest ever European tour) and his second album ‘Won’t Go Quietly’ earn a Gold certificate. But, 2012 may have already brought him one of the biggest milestones of his career – after he signed a deal with label giants Mercury/Universal in the United States.
Example has been rising to the top of the British music scene since his debut album ‘What We Made’ dropped back in 2007. In 2011, one his most recent singles ‘Changed the Way You Kiss Me’ became the second biggest UK single from a male artist last year and sold over half a million copies – prompting US label bosses to keep their eyes peeled. US music bigwigs Billboard even described him as “a new contender for the throne of hottest British rapper in the world.” So it was no surprise when Example, real name Elliot Gleave, was offered the chance to crack the states.
“I'm pleased to have signed to a major label like Mercury/Universal in the US,” Example sad. “It was important to me to sign with someone who understands not only my ambitions but also the way I work. I want to do it on my own terms; I enjoy a good challenge and can’t wait to get started.”
Label boss David Massey is equally thrilled to be working with the star, and said: “Everyone here is very excited to be working with Example, a world class songwriter and performer who is now a leading force in the live arena. A true modern day rock star who is at the forefront of the new wave of exciting electronic music exploding here in the U.S.”
Though he is busy working on his fourth studio album, Example will play a number of UK shows this April. If you’re a fan, check the dates and details below to grab yourself a pair of the cheapest possible tickets available to you.
Example UK & Ireland Tour Dates are as follows:
Fri April 20th 2012 - Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
Sat April 21st 2012 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sun April 22nd 2012 - SECC, Glasgow
Tue April 24th 2012 - AECC, Aberdeen
Thu April 26th 2012 - Capital FM Arena Nottingham, Nottingham
Fri April 27th 2012 - The O2, London
Sat April 28th 2012 - MEN Arena Manchester, Manchester
Mon April 30th 2012 - Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
Tue May 1st 2012 - NIA Birmingham, Birmingham
Wed May 2nd 2012 - Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Thu May 3rd 2012 - Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Sat May 5th 2012 - Millennium Square Leeds, Leeds
Sun May 6th 2012 - Oasis Leisure Centre, Swindon
Fri June 22nd 2012 - Seaclose Park, Newport
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