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Glen Scott
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| Birth name | Glenvin Anthony Scott |
| Born | 29 August 1973 |
| Genres | Pop, pop rock, R&B, soul, hip hop, dance, blues, gospel, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, arranger, mixing engineer, singer-songwriter, session musician, multi-instrumentalist |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | BMG (publishing) (1994) 550 Music/Sony Music (1997–2002) |
| Associated acts | James Morrison, Mary J. Blige, Eric Bibb, James Blunt, Craig David, Backstreet Boys, Martin Terefe |
Glen Scott (born Glenvin Anthony Scott on 29 August 1973) is a talented British music producer, arranger, and singer-songwriter. He is also a mixing engineer, which means he helps make sure all the sounds in a song blend perfectly. Glen is also a session musician, playing instruments for many different artists. He can play many instruments, making him a true multi-instrumentalist!
Glen Scott lives and works in London. He has worked with many famous musicians. Some of these include James Morrison, Mary J. Blige, Eric Bibb, James Blunt, Craig David, and the Backstreet Boys.
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Glen Scott's Music Journey
Starting Out in Music
Glen Scott was born in 1973 to parents who moved to the UK from Jamaica. His father was a reverend, and his mother was a teacher.
Glen grew up in North London. He was surrounded by music from a very young age, especially through his father's church. By the time he was 11, he was already playing the Hammond organ and drums. When he was 16, he started traveling the world and recording music. He worked with Dr. Robert from the New Wave Pop Rock band The Blow Monkeys.
First Music Deals
Glen Scott was very busy as a young session musician in London. This means he played instruments for many different recording artists. About five years later, his career as a songwriter and artist really took off.
In 1994, when he was 21, he signed his first publishing deal with BMG. This deal helped his songs get used by other artists. In 1996, he teamed up with Swedish producer and songwriter Martin Terefe. They became a strong songwriting team.
In 1997, Glen Scott signed a record deal with Sony Music/550 Music in New York City. This was a big step for his own music. In 1999, he released his first album, called Without Vertigo.
Recent Work (2012-Present)
In October 2012, Glen Scott joined a group of talented writers, composers, and producers at Kensaltown Studios in West London. He still works there today.
In September 2013, Glen Scott produced a highly praised album called Jericho Road for Eric Bibb. The next month, in October 2013, Glen joined Eric Bibb as the music director for a three-week tour across the UK.
In January 2014, Jericho Road won a special award. It was named "Best Album" of 2013 by the Academy of Jazz of Paris in France.
Glen Scott's Albums and Songs
Glen Scott has released several albums and singles as a solo artist.
Solo Studio Albums
- Without Vertigo (1999)
- The Deafening Silence (2000)
- Do Something (EP) (2002)
- Soulrider (2002)
- Trust the Dawn Extended (2009)
- Trust the Dawn (2012)
Solo Singles
- "Heaven" (1999)
- "Easy" (1999)
- "Deep in It" (2010)
