Drew Horley

Music Production & Recording

Artist Development

Music Distribution & Publishing

 

 

Recognised as a highly sought-after music producer, musician, engineer, and technician, he has significantly impacted the music industry. He studied music technology and sound engineering at Lewisham College, where he developed a deep understanding of sound production and technical expertise. He is a gifted multi-instrumentalist who plays drums, keyboards, and bass with exceptional proficiency.

Music Career and Achievements

Throughout his career, he has garnered numerous accolades, demonstrating his outstanding contributions to the industry. His early recognition came in 1998 when he won a Music Technology Award at the UK Hip Hop Awards. In 2002, he was awarded Best Producer as part of DozeGuyz and Best Newcomer for his work with Psychic Phenomena.

In 2004, his work received critical acclaim when he was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize as a musical collaborator on rapper Ty’s album Upwards. He has extensive production credits on five of Ty’s albums and EPs, including:

  • Awkward (Big Dada, 2001)
  • Upwards (Big Dada, 2003)
  • Closer (Big Dada, 2006)
  • A Special Kind of Fool (BBE Records, 2010)
  • A Kick Snare & An Idea (Tru Thoughts, 2013)
  • A Work of Heart (Jazz Refreshed, 2019)

Beyond his collaborations with Ty, he has worked with many talented artists. Notably, he produced the second album of Berlin-born, London-based soul and jazz singer Natalie Williams, nominated for a MOBO Award 2007. He produced her critically acclaimed album Secret Garden (East-Side Records, 2006).

His extensive collaborations with globally recognised artists such as De La Soul, Estelle, Jay Sean, and Andrew Roachford further cement his reputation as a versatile and innovative music producer

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