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| Birth name | Stephen Samuel Wrabel |
| Born | January 7, 1989 New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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Stephen Samuel Wrabel (born January 7, 1989), known simply as Wrabel, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is based in Los Angeles and is well-known for his powerful songs and piano skills.
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Wrabel's Journey in Music
Wrabel grew up and went to high school in Houston, Texas. After high school, he studied music at the Berklee College of Music. However, he soon moved to Los Angeles to focus on writing songs. His first big step in the music world was when he signed with Pulse Recording as a songwriter.
Early Career and First Songs
In 2010, Wrabel recorded "Get Up," which became the theme song for the NBC game show Minute to Win It. This was an early success for him.
In 2012, Wrabel signed a record deal with Island Def Jam. This was a big moment, showing that important people in the music industry believed in his talent.
Big Hits and Popular Songs
In 2014, a Dutch DJ named Afrojack released a version of Wrabel's song "Ten Feet Tall". This song became a hit around the world. It was even played during the Super Bowl XLVIII in a Bud Light commercial, reaching about 100 million viewers! Wrabel later released his own piano version of the song.
On June 24, 2016, Wrabel released his single "11 Blocks." The famous singer Kesha strongly supported and promoted this song. He also released both a lyric video and a music video for it. He followed up with another single, "Bloodstain," in March 2017. In May 2017, he released an EP (a shorter album) called We Could Be Beautiful.
Music with a Message
In July 2017, Wrabel released a very special song called "The Village." This song was written to support transgender people. The music video for "The Village" shows a teenage trans boy dealing with his family. The lyrics talk about the challenges of being transgender and part of the LGBT community. The video ends with the important message "#trans_rights_are_human_rights." Wrabel wrote this song after some protections for trans students were removed in schools. He quickly released the video when there was news about banning transgender individuals from the military.
Achievements and Recognition
Wrabel has received many compliments and awards for his music and his messages.
In April 2019, on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, singer Pink praised Wrabel and his video for "The Village." She said the song would "break your heart into many little tiny pieces."
Billboard magazine named Wrabel their Pride Artist of the Month in August 2019. They noted that he had been working with big names like Kesha and Adam Lambert for a decade. They also said he was ready for his big breakthrough as a solo artist.
People magazine called Wrabel "One to Watch" in October 2019. They highlighted how he moved from working behind the scenes to becoming a pop star.
In September 2019, The Huffington Post called Wrabel "One of pop's unsung talents." They mentioned that Pink's praise on The Ellen DeGeneres Show was a much-needed recognition of his talent.
Wrabel was also named to the OUT100 list in 2017. He was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Music Artist.
Nylon magazine described Wrabel's first EP, Sideways, as having the soulful sound of artists like Sia or Sam Smith. They also said its pop melodies reminded them of icons like Paul Simon.
BuzzFeed named Wrabel's song "I Want You" one of "The Most Criminally Underrated Pop Songs of 2015."
Wrabel's Songs in TV Shows
Wrabel's music has been featured in several popular TV shows:
- In 2016, his song "Sideways" was used in the final episode of the first season of Quantico.
- In 2017, "We Could Be Beautiful" appeared in the TV show Dynasty. It was also featured in the Hulu series Love, Victor in 2020.
- In 2023, the song "On the Way Down" was heard in an episode of Grey's Anatomy.
Personal Life and Advocacy
Wrabel is a strong supporter of LGBTQ+ rights. He uses his music to share important messages and support his community.
His song "11 Blocks" is about his own feelings. It describes his first love who moved just 11 blocks away from him. The music video for his song "Bloodstain" shows the pain and sadness that can happen in a relationship.
The music video for his 2017 song "The Village" tells the story of a trans teenager. It shows the struggles of gender dysphoria and dealing with family members who might not understand. The video includes a message: "In nature, a flock will attack any bird that is more colorful than the others because being different is seen as a threat." It ends with "Dedicated to all the colorful birds" and the hashtag "#TransRightsAreHumanRights." Wrabel has said that this song is "the most important thing to me that I have ever done."
Music Releases
Studio Albums
| Title | Year |
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| These Words Are All for You | 2021 |
| Based on a True Story | 2023 |
Extended Plays (EPs)
| Title | Year | Peak positions |
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| Sideways | 2014 | 10 |
| We Could Be Beautiful | 2017 | — |
| One of Those Happy People | 2019 | — |
| Piano | 2020 | — |
| Chapter of Me | 2023 | — |
| Chapter of You | 2023 | — |
Live Albums
| Title | Details |
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| One Nite Only | Released: January 25, 2019 |
Singles as Lead Artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "11 Blocks" | 2016 | We Could Be Beautiful |
| "Bloodstain" | 2017 | |
| "It's You" (with Magical Thinker) | 2017 | Non-album singles |
| "The Village" | 2017 | |
| "First Winter" | 2018 | |
| "That's What I'd Do" (Live) | 2019 | One Nite Only |
| "I Want You" (Live) | ||
| "Woman" (Live) | ||
| "Oh Love" (with Parson James and Vincent) | Non-album singles | |
| "I Want You" | ||
| "Love to Love U" | One of Those Happy People | |
| "The Real Thing" | ||
| "Magic" | ||
| "Flickers" | ||
| "Flying" | ||
| "Happy People" | ||
| "Too Close" (with Louis the Child) | Non-album singles | |
| "(It Wouldn't Be) Christmas Without You" | ||
| "Somebody New" | 2020 | |
| "Hurts Like Hell" | ||
| "Since I Was Young" (with Kesha) | ||
| "Big Love" (with Klingande) | ||
| "Good" | 2021 | These Words Are All for You |
| "Nothing But the Love" | ||
| "Back to Back" (with Duncan Laurence) | ||
| "London" | ||
| "Worst Kind of Hurt" (with Laura Marano) | 2022 | Us |
| "Happier" | 2023 | Chapter of Me and Based on a True Story |
| "On the Way Down" | ||
| "One Drink Away" | ||
| "Turn Up the Love" | Non-album single | |
| "Abstract Art" | Chapter of You and Based on a True Story | |
| "We All Could Use Some Help" | ||
| "Beautiful Day" | Based on a True Story | |
| "Lost Cause" | ||
| "Buried Alive, Again" (with Renforshort) |
2024 | Non-album single |
| "Future" | 2025 | Non-album single |
Singles as Featured Artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Ten Feet Tall" (Afrojack featuring Wrabel) |
2014 | Forget the World |
| "Ritual" (Marshmello featuring Wrabel) |
2016 | Non-album singles |
| "Another Side" (Matisse & Sadko and Robert Falcon featuring Wrabel) |
2019 | |
| "Resentment" (Kesha featuring Brian Wilson, Sturgill Simpson and Wrabel) |
High Road | |
| "Mean It" (Cash Cash featuring Wrabel) |
Say It Like You Feel It | |
| "Moon Rider" (Jai Wolf featuring Wrabel) |
2020 | Non-album single |
| "Mirror" (Illy featuring Wrabel) |
2021 | The Space Between |
| "Feel Again" (Armin van Buuren featuring Wrabel) |
2022 | Feel Again, Pt. 1 |
| "Something I Could Never Be" (Tony Ann featuring Wrabel and Nour) |
2024 | Non-album single |
Guest Appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Silent Night / Light of the World" | 2012 | N/A | Dream Christmas |
| "We'll Be Okay" | 2014 | Afrojack | Forget the World |
| "You Know It's About You" | 2015 | Magical Thinker | Leap! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
| "With You" | 2017 | Kygo | Kids in Love |
| "Written in the Scars" | Galantis | The Aviary | |
| "90 Days" | 2019 | Pink | Hurts 2B Human |
| "BFF" | 2020 | Kesha | High Road |
| "Mirror" | 2021 | Illy | The Space Between |
| "When You Need It" | 2022 | Tenille Townes | Masquerades |
Songwriting Credits
Wrabel has written songs for many other artists, including:
- Stan Walker ("Shine", "Loud")
- Adam Lambert ("Nirvana")
- Phillip Phillips ("So Easy")
- Prince Royce ("Kiss Kiss")
- Will Young ("Blue")
- Katharine McPhee ("Break")
- Pentatonix ("Rose Gold", "Side")
- Ellie Goulding ("Devotion")
- Against The Current ("In Our Bones")
- Idina Menzel ("Everybody Knows")
- Lea Michele ("Hey You", "Run to You")
- Galantis ("True Feeling", "Written in the Scars")
- Kesha ("Woman", "Emotional", "Here Comes The Change", "Rich, White, Straight Men", "Best Day", "Raising Hell")
- Kygo ("With You")
- Louis The Child ("Better Not")
- Bishop Briggs ("Baby", "Water")
- Backstreet Boys ("Don't Go Breaking My Heart", "Chateau")
- Conrad Sewell ("Healing Hands")
- DNCE ("Still Good")
- Wafia ("I'm Good", "Flowers and Superpowers")
- Ruel ("Hard Sometimes")
- Celeste ("Strange")
- Fitz and the Tantrums ("All The Feels")
- Ben Platt ("Bad Habit")
- Louis Tomlinson ("Don't Let It Break Your Heart")
- Ella Henderson & Roger Sanchez ("Dream on Me")
- Tori Kelly ("Kid Again On Christmas")
- Years & Years ("20 Minutes", "Muscle")
- Pink ("Lost Cause")
