Daniel Merriweather

To date, Clive Davis protege Daniel Merriweather's astounding success as a neo-soul singer has come as quite a shock to the native Australian. He has released only two solo singles; "City Rules" (which features New York MC Saigon), and "She's Got Me" (originally included in DJ/Producer Mark Ronson's "Here Comes The Fuzz" album) (both 2004). While neither song had any huge commercial success, both songs have become favourites in Australian clubs and urban music circles; and have won APRA and ARIA awards. Daniel has supported Kanye West on his Australian tour, opened for Biz Markie in Brooklyn and Justin Timberlake in London; performed alongside Erick Sermon at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and headlined 2004's "City Rules" tour of Australia with Mark Ronson. He has performed live on various radio and television programs, including Triple J's Hip Hop show, Radio 1's Live Lounge show, and Sunrise. He is currently touring the UK with Mark Ronson (as well as performing several solo shows).

His recent collaboration with superstar DJ/composer and best friend Mark Ronson (a version of The Smiths' "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before"), has had huge commercial success in the UK where it was released as the lead-off single for Ronson's album "Version" (reaching #2).

Daniel is currently working on his debut album The Fifth Season [3]; which will feature production from Ronson, Justin Stanley and Daniel's own Crooked Eye crew; as well as musical contributions from James Poyser and ?uestlove. It will be released through Marlin Records in Australia and Allido Records (distributed through J Records) in the U.S. A guest appearance on the upcoming album by Phrase has also been confirmed [4]

Daniel cites Stevie Wonder, Prince, Jeff Buckley and Herbie Hancock as his major influences.

Guest appearances and soundtrack contributions:

* "All I Want", Disco Montego (album) - Disco Montego 2002
* "She's Got Me", Here Comes The Fuzz (album) - Mark Ronson 2003
* "Bloodlust", Again (album) - Pnau 2003
* "Catch Phrase", Catch Phrase (single) - Phrase 2005
* "Does She Like It", "Heart & Soul", "Catch Phrase"; Talk With Force (album) - Phrase 2005
* "Heart & Soul (Remix)", "Untitled (Phrase vs. Busta Rhymes)"; Talk With Force Mixtape (promo mixtape CD) - Phrase 2005
* "Maybe" (feat. Lee Sissing), Hating Alison Ashley (soundtrack album)- Various Artists 2005
* "Whe Is She?", King Of The Beats (album) - DJ Peril 2006
* "Come Fly With Me", Diggi Down Under (album) - Mystro 2006
* "Four Seasons", Jase Connection Vol. 1 (album) - Jase 2006
* "Tied Up", Global Casino (album) - Juse 2006
* "Tied Up", Tied Up (single) - Juse 2006
* "Stop Me", Version (album sampler) - Mark Ronson 2006
* "Stop Me", Stop Me (single) - Mark Ronson 2007
* "Stop Me", Version (album) - Mark Ronson 2007
* "Caught Up", Legend: Official (album) - Brad Strut 2007

Other contributions

* Backing Vocals; Rewind (album) - Ricky Fanté 2004
* Co-writer, "Will Be"; Sex & Poverty (album) - Nessa Morgan 2004
* Producer (as part of Crooked Eye), "Hold On", "Takin Care Of Business", "Hookville", "Does She Like It", "Amateur Muthaf**kas", "Heart & Soul", "We Don't Sleep", "Catch Phrase", "Rob N' Steal"; Talk With Force (album) - Phrase 2005
* Producer, "Talk With Force", "Here Now"; Talk With Force (album) - Phrase 2005
* Remix (as part of Crooked Eye), "Superstar (Crooked Eye Remix)"; Superstar (single) - Jade MacRae 2005
* Remix (as part of Crooked Eye), "It's The Incredible (Crooked Eye Remix)"; It's The Incredible (single) - Fast Crew 2005
* Remix (as part of Crooked Eye), "Swing (Crooked Eye Remix)"; Swing (single) - Savage 2005
* Remix (as part of Crooked Eye), "Following The Sun (Crooked Eye Remix)"; Be Your Girl (single) - Amiel 2006