McLean (singer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McLean
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| Birth name | Anthony McLean |
| Also known as | Digga |
| Born | 24 June 1980 |
| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | R&B, soul, hip hop, grime |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Asylum, Atlantic |
| Associated acts | Devlin, Tinchy Stryder, MJ Cole, Tinie Tempah, DJ Ironik, Chase & Status, The Schizofreniks |
McLean, whose real name is Anthony McLean, is a talented singer from London, England. He was born on June 24, 1980. McLean signed with big music companies like Asylum Records and then Atlantic Records. His first official song, "Broken," came out on October 26, 2009. This song was very popular online, getting over 20 million views on sites like YouTube and MySpace.
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Early Life and Music Journey
McLean was born in London in 1980. His father, John McLean, was also a musician known for "lovers rock" music. McLean is also the older brother of professional footballer Aaron McLean.
Before becoming widely known, McLean used the nickname "Digga." He worked with other artists on different songs. For example, he teamed up with MJ Cole on a song called "Gotta Have It." He also worked with the music group Chase & Status on their song "Take U There," which was part of their album More Than Alot. His song "Broken" was an underground hit that helped him get noticed by major record labels, leading to his deal with Atlantic Records.
First Album Plans
McLean started working on his first album with famous music producers like Fraser T Smith and Nate 'Danja' Hills. Some of the songs planned for this album included "My Name", "Great Escape", and "Finally in Love". However, this album was never officially released.
Later, in 2013, McLean shared a free album on SoundCloud called Digga’s House. In 2019, there were talks that he might release a new collection of songs called an EP, which is shorter than a full album.
About McLean's Family Life
McLean is related to other musicians and athletes. His uncle is the 1990s singer Bitty McLean. As mentioned, his younger brother is the professional football player Aaron McLean.
McLean has two daughters from a previous relationship. He currently lives in Essex, England, with his partner.
McLean's Music Releases
McLean has released several songs throughout his career, both as a main artist and by featuring on other artists' tracks.
Singles Released by McLean
| Year | Title | Highest Chart Position | Album | |
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| 2009 | "Broken" | — | 22 | Finally in Love (unreleased) |
| 2010 | "My Name" | 10 | 5 | |
| "Finally in Love" | 44 | 16 | ||
| 2013 | "Lie to Me" | — | — | — |
Songs Featuring McLean
McLean has also lent his voice to songs by other artists.
| Year | Song Title | Album |
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| 2009 | "I Got Soul" (with Young Soul Rebels) | Charity single |
| 2010 | "Take U There" (with Chase & Status) | More Than Alot |
| "Bringing It Home" (with Frisco) | Fully Grown | |
| "I Made It" (with Devlin) | "Bud, Sweet & Beers" | |
| 2011 | "Killed Me" (with Ironik) | Ironik |
| "Someone" (with Friction) | Non-Album single |
