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James Dring
Birth nameJames Dring
Born1983[citation needed]
OriginBritish
Occupation(s)Producer, Mixer, Songwriter
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James Dring (born 1983) is a British music producer, mixer and songwriter. His work has been nominated for two Grammy awards and a Golden Globe award.[1][2][3][4]

Career[edit]

Dring was educated at the De Aston School in Market Rasen.[5] He started his career as an assistant to producer Cameron McVey.[citation needed] Dring, who is a cousin of musician Damon Albarn, was credited as co-writer on the Blur album Think Tank released in 2003. This was the first Blur album to feature songwriting credits outside of the band itself.[6][7]

Dring has worked with various artists, including Gorillaz, Jamie T, Loyle Carner, Beyoncé, Nilufer Yanya, Lana Del Rey, Sorry (band), KennyHoopla, Genesis Owusu, Honeyblood, and Self Esteem.[1][8][9]

Dring's work on the Gorillaz track "Feel Good Inc." was credited in the award nomination for the "Record of the Year" category at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.[4] The 2008 documentary "Bananaz" highlighted Dring's role in producing Gorillaz's albums Demon Days (2005) and D-Sides (2007), shedding light on his contributions during the recording of the song "Rockit".[1] In 2009 he received both Grammy and Golden Globe award nominations for his contribution to the Beyoncé song "Once In a Lifetime", featured in the film Cadillac Records, along with Amanda Ghost, Scott McFarnon, Ian Dench, and Jody Street.[2][3][10]

Dring has worked with Jamie Treays, more commonly known as Jamie T, on several studio albums, including Panic Prevention (2007), Kings And Queens (2009), Carry On The Grudge (2014), and Trick (2016).[1][8][11][12] On the production of the Trick album Treays stated he came up with the initial songs and then a robust collaboration with Dring occured to realise the final song production. In particular Treays highlighted Dring's skill with drumming, citing his work on Demon Days as "fucking amazing".[13]

Dring served as the producer for 925 (2020), the debut album by Sorry.[14][15] He has also contributed to their follow up album Anywhere but Here.[citation needed] In 2022, Bucks Music Group announced the signing of Dring to a worldwide songwriting agreement.[1][8] In 2024 he was the producer for the debut EP, "Head Leaking", by the London based quartet Terra Twin.[16] Dring has been described in the music press as a "revered producer".[17]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Bucks Music Group signs Grammy nominated James Dring". The Independent Music Insider. Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "James Dring | Artist | GRAMMY.com". Grammies. Archived from the original on 9 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b "James Dring". Golden Globes. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b "The 48th Annual Grammy Award Nominees". Billboard. 2005. pp. 58–60. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  5. ^ Thorp, Alex (2017). "Celebrating life of a legendary songwriter: Plaque unveiled in school's music department". Grimsby Telegraph. ProQuest 1880902336.
  6. ^ "SONGWRITERS 2!". NME. 2 April 2003. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  7. ^ Frankowski, Andy (2 April 2003). "Coxon reacts to Think Tank / Music News // Drowned In Sound". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  8. ^ a b c "Bucks Music Group signs songwriter, producer and mixer James Dring". Music Week. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Things seven". The Post. 22 November 2016. ProQuest 1841953905.
  10. ^ "Cadillac Records". Golden Globes. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  11. ^ Denham, Jess (2016). "Jamie T new album Trick release date and UK tour announced". The Independent. ProQuest 1804443401.
  12. ^ Krewen, Nick (4 December 2014). "U.K. musician slows the pace: Jamie T's new album reflects his growing-up experience". Toronto Star. ProQuest 1629876777. Produced in part by James Dring, the Blur and Gorillaz associate who has worked with Treays on all his albums
  13. ^ "JAMIE T". Mixdownmag. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  14. ^ Denney, Alex (3 April 2020). "Sorry break down the songs on their debut album, 925". Dazed. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  15. ^ Winkler, Thomas (7 October 2022). "Review: Sorry - Anywhere But Here - Musikexpress". musikexpress. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  16. ^ Carter, Daisy (18 January 2024). "GET TO KNOW… TERRA TWIN". DIY Mag. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  17. ^ Kelly, Tyler (25 October 2023). "Terra Twin announce their debut EP, Head Leaking". Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 16 April 2024.

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