Jeremy Loops facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jeremy Loops
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Hewitt performing in 2017
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| Birth name | Jeremy Thomas Hewitt |
| Born | 4 March 1984 Kommetjie, Cape Town, South Africa |
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| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonika |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Associated acts | Twenty One Pilots |
Jeremy Thomas Hewitt (born March 4, 1984), known as Jeremy Loops, is a singer, songwriter, and music producer from South Africa. He is famous for his unique blend of funk, soul, jazz, pop, and hip hop music.
Jeremy released his first collection of songs, called an EP, in 2011. His first full album, Trading Change, came out in South Africa in March 2014. Later, this album was released in other parts of the world, like North America, South America, Europe, and Australia. He has toured a lot, even opening for bands like Rebelution and Twenty One Pilots.
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Early Life and Education
Jeremy Loops grew up in a small surf town called Kommetjie in South Africa. This town is part of the bigger city of Cape Town. He is the oldest of three children. His mother is from Switzerland, and his father is South African.
Jeremy went to the University of Cape Town. He studied Finance and Property Development there.
Music Career Journey
Starting Out (2009–2010)
Jeremy didn't start playing music until his last years of college. After finishing university in 2008, he wasn't sure if he wanted to work in finance. So, he spent two years traveling the world. During this time, he worked on a superyacht.
While at sea, he didn't have other musicians to play with. This is when he started using a loop pedal. A loop pedal is a device that records a short piece of music and then plays it over and over again. This allowed him to create full songs by himself.
In 2010, Jeremy returned home and decided to focus on music. He also helped start an organization called Greenpop, which plants trees.
First Songs and Live Shows (2011–2013)
In October 2011, Jeremy Loops released his first EP. It was a limited release, meaning only a few copies were made. However, many of the songs from this EP were later re-recorded for his first album, Trading Change.
For the next few years, Jeremy became very popular in South Africa. He was known for his amazing live performances. In 2014, he even won the Best Live Act Award at the MK Awards.
Trading Change and Global Tours (2014–2018)
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In January 2014, Jeremy released "Down South." This song featured another artist named Motheo Moleko. It quickly became a huge hit in South Africa, reaching number one on many radio stations. This success brought a lot of attention to his upcoming album.
When Trading Change was released in South Africa in April 2014, it went straight to number one on iTunes. Jeremy spent 2014 touring all over South Africa to support the album.
Before Trading Change was released in North America in August 2015, Jeremy toured the United States three times. He first opened for the reggae band Rebelution. Then, he had two of his own tours in the US.
In Europe, Jeremy supported the famous American band Twenty One Pilots on their Blurryface Tour in September 2015. After that, he went on his own headlining tours in Europe. Trading Change was released in Europe in February 2016.
In 2018, Jeremy released another album called Critical as Water. This album was special because it talked about the serious water shortage that his hometown, Cape Town, was facing at the time.
Recent Music (2019–Present)
In 2024, Jeremy Loops released a new song called "Go Again." This song is about being strong and hopeful, even when things are tough. It shares his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. This song is part of his next album.
In April 2022, Jeremy released the song "Better Together" and its music video. This was before his third studio album, Heard You Got Love, which came out on July 8, 2022.
Albums
Studio Albums
- Trading Change (2014)
- Critical as Water (2018)
- Heard You Got Love (2022)
