Steve Edwards (singer) facts for kids
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Steve Edwards
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| Birth name | Stephen Neil Edwards |
| Born | Sheffield, England |
| Genres | House |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Associated acts | Michael Gray, Bob Sinclar |
Steve Edwards (born Stephen Neil Edwards) is an English singer and songwriter from Sheffield. He is famous for his work in house music, a popular style of electronic dance music. He has worked with many famous music producers and DJs.
Music Career
Steve Edwards began his music career in the 1990s. He often worked with the musician Charles Webster on deep house songs. He also sang on tracks by a group called the Problem Kids.
Becoming Famous
In 2002, Edwards became known around the world for the song "The Sound of Violence". He created this hit song with the French music duo Cassius. It became a number-one dance hit in the United States.
After this success, he worked with the Swedish producer Axwell in 2005. They released the song "Watch the Sunrise," which was a big hit in the United Kingdom. It reached number 3 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.
In 2006, Edwards' voice was heard on radios everywhere. He wrote and sang on Bob Sinclar's famous song, "World, Hold On (Children of the Sky)". This song became a worldwide summer anthem.
Working as a Main Artist
In September 2006, Edwards released his own single, "Thru The Night". This was the first time he was listed as the main artist on a song. Before, he was usually a "featured artist," meaning he was a guest singer on another artist's track.
He has also worked with other artists to produce and write songs. For example, he co-produced the song "Fate" with the artist Starchaser.
Current Music Projects
Steve Edwards is the lead singer for a band from Sheffield called Lords of Flatbush. The band also includes Andy Nicholson, who was an original member of the Arctic Monkeys.
Famous Songs
Here are some of Steve Edwards' most well-known songs where he was the lead or featured singer:
- 2002 "The Sound of Violence" (with Cassius)
- 2003 "Falling Star" (with Starchaser)
- 2005 "Watch the Sunrise" (with Axwell)
- 2006 "World, Hold On (Children of the Sky)" (with Bob Sinclar)
- 2007 "Somewhere Beyond" (with Michael Gray)
- 2008 "Together" (with Bob Sinclar)
- 2010 "Helter Skelter" (with The Shapeshifters)
- 2015 "This Feeling" (with L'Tric)
