Draper (producer)

Draper
Birth name James Arthur Draper
Born (1991-08-14) August 14, 1991
Neuilly Sur Seine, France
Genres Synthpop, Electronic, House Music, Drum and Bass
Occupation(s) Producer
Instruments Cubase
Years active 2010–present
Labels Monstercat, Turn First Records, Creasy Records
Associated acts The Invisible Men
Website www.drapermusic.com

James Draper (born 14 August 1991) known professionally as Draper, is a French-born British producer.[1] He is best known for his remixes for many mainstream artists and his unique melodic electronic style. His first commercial EP release was in November 2012.

Music career

James' desire to produce electronic music started at the age of 16 when he got some software to make music from his parents.[2]

2010: Early Career

At the age of 18 James joined producer based website Indaba Music. Here he developed his name, winning several remix competitions for well-known artists.[3] In late 2010, he released his first original music "The Introduction EP".[4] A month after its release front man of Bring Me The Horizon Oliver Sykes found Draper's music through a Canadian music blog.[5] Sykes then helped the young producer get heard and endorsed Draper's second self-titled EP through his clothing label Drop Dead.[6]

2012-Present: Breakthrough

After the release of his second EP, Draper acquired many high-profile remixes, including Twin Atlantic, Passion Pit and Ellie Goulding. His remix for Goulding appeared on her Tesco exclusive edition of her album Halcyon.[7] After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a 1st class honours degree in Media Technology, Draper was invited to DJ for Rita Ora at the Capital Summertime Ball 2012. He was subsequently invited back to support Rita on her debut headline arena tour.[8] From May 2013, Draper entered into a publishing deal with Turn First Artists. Draper wrote/produced for The Invisible Men for two years (2013-2015). Maintaining his own stream of commercial releases, Draper continues to release through Canadian electronic label Monstercat.

Discography

Singles

Year Track Label
2016 "Ready for Us" (feat. Sykes) Monstercat
"Home" (feat. Abi Ocia) Circus Records
"All I See" (feat. Laura Brehm) Monstercat
2015 "Chrysalis" (with Protostar) Monstercat
"On You" (feat. Alby Hobbs) Monstercat
"Inertia" Monstercat
"Pressure" (feat. Laura Brehm) Monstercat
2014 "Coloured Glass" Monstercat
"Ghost Town" Monstercat
2013 "Men And Machines [Redemption]" Monstercat
"Men And Machines" Monstercat
"Night Rider" (feat. Phoebe Ray) Monstercat
"Flashback" -
2012 "Graduation" -

EP's

Year Title
2015 Ambedo EP
2014 Glossolody EP
2014 Perspectives EP
2013 Sonder EP
2012 The Chill Out Sessions
2012 The Draper EP
2010 The Introduction EP

Remixes

Year Title Artist
2015 "Emotional" Flux Pavilion
"Talk/Brag" Philco Fiction
"White Tiger" Izzy Bizu
2014 "Black Widow" Iggy Azalea
"Seeds You Sow" Prides
"From Nowhere" Dan Croll
2013 "Zeros" Duologue
"Ghosts" Sons & Lovers
"Summer" Frank Hamilton
"Best Ever" Tall Ships
"Go to Hell, for Heaven's Sake" Bring Me the Horizon
2012 "Falling in love" Strange Talk
"Yes I Was Drunk" Twin Atlantic
"Find a Boy" A.M.E
"Hanging On" Ellie Goulding
"I'll Be Alright" Passion Pit
"Normal heights" Bluebell
"House of Glass" Worship
2011 "Blessed with a Curse" Bring Me the Horizon
"Eskimo Boy" Strange Talk

Production

Year Title Artist Album
2014 "It's About Time" Cheryl Cole Ony Human
"Falling Short" Låpsley Understudy EP & Long Way Home

Songwriting

Year Title Artist Album
2014 "It's About Time" Cheryl Cole Ony Human
"Falling Short" Låpsley Understudy EP & Long Way Home

References

  1. "Draper x Drop Dead Interview". 31 January 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  2. "DRAPER – dreams, beatmaking and "liquidstep"". 5 April 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  3. "Draper Indaba Profile". 15 March 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  4. "The Introduction EP iTunes". Retrieved 16 July 2013.
  5. "THE DUB UP PRESENTS: TOP 20 OF 2010". 27 December 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
  6. "Drop Dead Announce New Collaboration". 11 December 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  7. "Tesco Exclusive Halcyon". 8 November 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  8. "Rita Ora O2 Academy Tour". 11 February 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
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