Ruarri Joseph
| Ruarri Joseph | |
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| Background information | |
| Born |
3 January 1982 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Genres | Pop/rock, jazz, soul, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, drums, harmonica |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Atlantic Records / Pip Productions |
| Website | Official website |
Ruarri Joseph (born 3 January 1982) is a singer-songwriter. He was signed to Atlantic Records, and released his debut album, Tales of Grime and Grit, in mid-2007 on that label. Joseph is currently continuing his musical career on his own label, Pip Productions, after deciding to leave Atlantic in early 2008. Ruarri released his second album, Both Sides of The Coin, in February 2009. Joseph began work on his third studio album, Shoulder to the Wheel, later the same year, before releasing it independently in February 2010. The album had a wider physical and download release in November 2010, after Joseph secured a new management deal. His fourth studio album, Brother, was released in July 2012.
Joseph was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and after spending some of his childhood in New Zealand, moved to England in his teens. After attempting to pursue a career in London, Joseph moved to Newquay, Cornwall after the birth of his first child.
In Cornwall, Joseph continued his career in music, and played in a variety of bands such as Eli Bowen and The Rhythm Doctors. As a solo artist, Joseph played with an acoustic guitar and a piano, occasionally accompanied by a band. He finished recording an EP in 2006, "All Substance and No Style", and after a number of live performances in London, attracted record label interest. He toured widely in the UK, and made several appearances at music festivals including Glastonbury with the Rhythm Doctors in 2004.
He signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 2007. Soon after, Joseph released his debut, digital only EP. Q magazine made its lead track, "Patience", its track of the day in late April. An 8-track version of his debut album Tales of Grime and Grit was released for download on 3 June 2007. The full-length album was released on 9 July, preceded by the lead single, "Tales of Grime and Grit", on 2 July. The second single, a revamp of "Blankets", was released on 24 September. Recording of the album took place at St Merryn Airfield studios in Cornwall, and was produced by the London-based record producer, Paul Reeve.
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