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Refimprove|date=April 2009news release|date=October 2010Infobox musical artist|name = Jamie Scott|background = solo_singer|birth_name =|alias = J.S. Baylin|image =|birth_date = Birth date and age|1984|2|12|df=y|Hometown = Rowtown/Ottershaw, Surrey , United Kingdom |genre = Indie rock|Indie , Acoustic music|acoustic , Alternative rock|alternative , Rock music|rock , Folk music|folk |years_active = 2002–present|label = Sony BMG , Polydor Records|Polydor , Capitol Records|Capitol |associated_acts = Graffiti6 , TommyD |website = URL| http://www.jamiescottandthetown.com Jamie Scott (born 12 February 1984) is a United Kingdom|British singer, songwriter and producer. Jamie Scott also wrote and produced music under the name J.S. Baylincite web|url= http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/j-s-baylin/4682106 |title=J. S. Baylin at ARTISTdirect.com - Free J. S. Baylin Music Videos, Downloads, News, Biography, MP3, Lyrics and More |publisher=Artistdirect.com |date= |accessdate=2011-11-19 (Jamie Scott Baylin) and besides his solo output, was the writer and lead vocalist behind the band Jamie Scott and The Town . His music is heavily influenced by 1970s artists like Cat Stevens and James Taylor , and also by neo-soul artists like D'Angelo . He has appeared in Step Up (film)|Step Up , where he sang on a song on the Step Up Soundtrack|soundtrack . Scott currently lives in Los Angeles where he is working on his latest collaboration Graffiti6 in collaboration with TommyD and also writes and produces for other artists.
Biography
Early life
Scott started playing guitar and piano at age seven. He grew up listening to his parents’ classic albums, and was influenced by artists like Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway . Inspired by singer/songwriters Simon & Garfunkel , Jamie Scott formed a duo in college and played acoustic shows in London. During this time, a dying aunt bought him a new piano. For the next three years, Jamie Scott spent his time playing records and writing music.
Music career
According to his website, Scott never listened to popular, contemporary music while he was growing up.cite web|url= http://www.jamie-scott.com |title=Jamie Scott's Official Website |publisher=Jamie-scott.com |date=1984-02-12 |accessdate=2011-11-19 Scott started his musical career by pursuing a publishing deal for music written for someone else to sing. When Jamie Scott sent his demo tape to publishers, they responded that they liked his voice and wanted him to sing the songs for himself. Because of this, Scott signed a contract with Sony Music in 2002. He then teamed up with producer Toby Smith, a former keyboardist from Jamiroquai , to work on his full-length album. As he was working on this album, Jamie Scott played solo shows with only his acoustic guitar. He then played a Blues & Soul magazine tour. Following that, he performed with artists such as Alicia Keys , Ryan Adams , Carleen Anderson , Gabrielle (singer)|Gabrielle , Kelly Clarkson , Mario Winans , and Ginuwine .his website
Scott writes music on his guitar and piano, and always starts with the song first. He insists that he cannot write in a format specifically to get onto the radio. Scott’s songwriting is a way for him to make sense of life and relationships. The lyrics for his song "Just" were inspired by The Prophet (book)|The Prophet by Khalil Gibran . According to his website, the song "Searching" is about trying to make it in the record industry and not listening to people who try to bring you down. But it could also apply to any situation where a person lacks confidence, but is trying to appear strong.
Scott’s full-length album, then titled Soul Searching , was scheduled to be out in early 2005. However, due to the merger between Sony and BMG, production got delayed. His song, "Made", is on the soundtrack to the motion picture Step Up (film)|Step Up . http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462590/soundtrack Step Up (2006) - Soundtracks Jamie Scott performs the song in the film, and he also has a brief part as the character Colin. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462590/fullcredits#cast Step Up (2006) - Full cast and crew He also plays guitar while Drew Sidora is performing "Til the Dawn".
In 2011, Scott started working with music producer Tommy D, under the name Graffiti6 . The duo's song "Stare into the Sun" has been used by The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun newspaper as part of the "Seize the summer" advertising campaign and also in the Dutch commercial for Wieckse beer. In late 2011, the collaboration found early success with their music being used on a few big television shows including Greys Anatomy , CSI New York and Covert Affairs . The pair have now signed with Capitol Records in the US. The album Colours will be released in early 2012.update after|2012|06|30 Scott also writes and produces for other artists including Enrique Iglesias , JLS , One Direction , Nicole Scherzinger , Michael Kiwanuka .
He also features in Example (rapper)|Example 's single "Millionaires".
Business
Scott is co-founder of Big Shy Entertainment which looks after Graffiti6 , Jamie Scott, Squires (producer), and singer songwiter Nick Hartman. Scott also owns publishing company Big Shy Publishing
Discography
Albums
;Solo tracklist| collapsed = yes | headline = 2005: Soul Searching (unreleased) | title1 = Searching | note1 = by Jamie Scott | length1 = X:XX | title2 = Love Song To Remember | note2 = by Jamie Scott | length2 = X:XX | title3 = Just | note3 = by Jamie Scott | length3 = X:XX | title4 = Hooks In Me | note4 = by Jamie Scott | length4 = X:XX | title5 = Shameful | note5 = by Jamie Scott | length5 = X:XX | title6 = Best Of Me | note6 = by Jamie Scott | length6 = X:XX | title7 = Soul | note7 = by Jamie Scott | length7 = X:XX | title8 = 45 | note8 = by Jamie Scott | length8 = X:XX | title9 = River | note9 = by Jamie Scott | length9 = X:XX | title10 = Everything Woman | note10 = by Jamie Scott | length10 = X:XX | title11 = Troubled Mind | note11 = by Jamie Scott | length11 = X:XX
;Jamie Scott and The Town
tracklist| collapsed = yes | headline = 2007: Park Bench Theories | title1 = Runaway Train | note1 = by Jamie Scott | length1 = 4:30 | title2 = When Will I See Your Face Again | note2 = by Jamie Scott | length2 = 4:22 | title3 = London Town | note3 = by Jamie Scott | length3 = 3:01 | title4 = Changes | note4 = by Jamie Scott | length4 = 4:43 | title5 = Shadows | note5 = by Jamie Scott | length5 = 5:29 | title6 = Standing In The Rain | note6 = by Jamie Scott | length6 = 4:11 | title7 = Love Song To Remember | note7 = by Jamie Scott | length7 = 2:57 | title8 = Weeping Willow | note8 = by Jamie Scott | length8 = 5:23 | title9 = Two Men | note9 = by Jamie Scott | length9 = 4:54 | title10 = Rise Up | note10 = by Jamie Scott | length10 = 4:08 | title11 = Hey You | note11 = by Jamie Scott | length11 = 3:41 | title12 = Lady West | note12 = by Jamie Scott | length12 = 3:51
tracklist| collapsed = yes | headline = 2007: iTunes Festival Live: Jamie Scott & The Town | title1 = Weeping Willow | note1 = by Jamie Scott | length1 = 5:23 | title2 = Smile | note2 = by Jamie Scott | length2 = 3:40 | title3 = Runaway Train | note3 = by Jamie Scott | length3 = 4:35 | title4 = When Will I See Your Face Again | note4 = by Jamie Scott | length4 = 4:31 | title5 = Olivia | note5 = by Jamie Scott | length5 = 4:23 | title6 = Shadows | note6 = by Jamie Scott | length6 = 6:21 | title7 = Standing in the Rain" (available as a single) | note7 = by Jamie Scott | length7 = 4:29
;Graffiti6
tracklist| collapsed = yes | headline = 2010: Stone In My Heart (EP) | title1 = Stone In My Heart | note1 = by Jamie Scott & Tommy D | length1 = 3:13 | title2 = Stop Mary | note2 = by Jamie Scott & Tommy D | length2 = 3:49 | title3 = Foxes | note3 = by Jamie Scott & Tommy D | length3 = 6:29 | title4 = Starlight | note4 = by Jamie Scott & Tommy D | length4 = 3:31
tracklist| collapsed = yes | headline = 2010/2012: Colours | title1 = Stone In My Heart | note1 = | length1 = 3:08 | title2 = Annie You Save Me | note2 = | length2 = 3:42 | title3 = Stare Into The Sun | note3 = | length3 = 3:56 | title4 = This Man | note4 = | length4 = 5:42 | title5 = Free | note5 = | length5 = 4:42 | title6 = Calm the Storm | note6 = | length6 = 5:32 | title7 = Colours | note7 = | length7 = 5:17 | title8 = Goodbye Geoffrey Drake | note8 = | length8 = 4:16 | title9 = Never Look Back | note9 = | length9 = 3:27 | title10 = Stop Mary | note10 = | length10 = 3:50 | title11 = Lay Me Down | note11 = | length11 = 4:14 | title12 = Over You | note12 = | length12 = 4:29
Singles
cite book | first= David | last= Roberts | year= 2006 | title= British Hit Singles & Albums | edition= 19th | publisher= Guinness World Records Limited | location= London | isbn= 1-904994-10-5 | page= 485
*" More Than This (One Direction song)|More Than This "
Michael Kiwanuka
*" Home Again (Michael Kiwanuka song)|Home Again "
*"Bones"
Marcus Collins (singer)|Marcus Collins
*"Love & Hate"
*"Don't Surrender"
*"Break These Chains"
;Additional tracks #2006: "Made" ( Step Up soundtrack| Step Up soundtrack ) #2007: "Olivia" (Available on the "When Will I See Your Face Again" CD single) #2008: "Smile" (Available on the "Standing in the Rain" CD single) #2008: "Bleeding Love" (Available on the "Standing in the Rain" CD single) #2008: "Valerie" (Available on the "Standing in the Rain" CD single) #2008: "I Miss You" (Available on Belgium iTunes Music Download Store)
Latin Grammy Awards
awards table|- |style="text-align:center;"| 2011 ||style="text-align:left;"| Euphoria (Enrique Iglesias album)|Euphoria || Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year || nomend table
Filmography
;Actor
Step Up (film)|Step Up (2006)—as Colin
;Music
27 Dresses - writer and performer of "Lady West"
References
reflist
External links
http://www.Graffiti6.com Graffiti6 Official website
http://www.jamiescottandthetown.com Jamie Scott and The Town Official website
myspace|jamiescottandthetown
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