Jamie Scott

Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Jamie Scott
Background = solo_singer


Born = Birth date and age|1982|2|12|mf=y
Hometown = Rowtown/Ottershaw,Surrey, United Kingdom
Genre = indie, acoustic, alternative
Years_active = 2002–present
Label = Sony BMG (2002–2005) Polydor (2005–present)
URL = [http://www.jamiescottandthetown.com jamiescottandthetown.com]

Jamie Scott (born February 12, 1982) is a British singer. He writes and produces his music under the name "J.S. Baylin" and is the singer and writer 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 released two singles and has most recently appeared in Step Up, where he sang on a song on the soundtrack.

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 and 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, Jamie Scott never listened to popular, contemporary music while he was growing up. Jamie Scott's Official Website [http://www.jamie-scott.com] ] Jamie 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 Jamie to sing the songs for himself. Because of this, Jamie 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 this, he performed with artists such as Carleen Anderson, Mario Winans, and Ginuwine. his website ]

Jamie Scott writes music on his guitar, and always starts with the song first. He insists that he cannot write in a format specifically to get onto the radio. Jamie 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” 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 you lack confidence, but are trying to appear strong.

Jamie 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 newest song, “Made,” is on the soundtrack to the motion picture Step Up. Jamie Scott performs the song in the film, and he also has a brief part as the character, Colin. He also plays guitar while Drew Sidora is performing “Til the Dawn.” Jamie Scott has been announced as the support act for Kelly Clarkson during her forthcoming UK tour in march.

Personal life

Jamie Scott is a fan of West Ham United football club. Some of his favorite artists include John Legend, Raphael Saadiq, D'Angelo, and Donny Hathaway and singer/songwriters Damien Rice and Ray Lamontagne. Scott's favorite television show is "The Mighty Boosh" with his all time favorite movie being "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".Jamie Scott's Message Board [http://uk.sonymusic.co.uk/forums/jamiescott/] Accessed 09/04/06 ]

Discography

Albums

Soul Searching (Unreleased) - 2005
# Searching
# Love Song To Remember
# Just
# Hooks In Me
# Shameful
# Best Of Me
# Soul
# 45
# River
# Everything Woman
# Troubled Mind

Park Bench Theories - 2007
# Runaway Train
# When Will I See Your Face Again
# London Town
# Changes
# Shadows
# Standing In The Rain
# Love Song To Remember
# Weeping Willow
# Two Men
# Rise Up
# Hey You
# Lady West

iTunes Festival Live: Jamie Scott & The Town - 2007
# Weeping Willow
# Smile
# Runaway Train
# When Will I See Your Face Again
# Olivia
# Shadows
# Standing in the Rain (Available as a Separate Single)

Additional Tracks:
# "Made" (Step Up soundtrack) - 2006
# Olivia (Available on the "When Will I See Your Face Again" CD Single) - 2007
# 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
# UNTITLED (I MISS YOU) (Available on Belgium iTunes Music Download Store) - 2008

ingles

* 2004 "Just" #29
* 2005 "Searching" #32
* 2007 "When Will I See Your Face Again" #41
* 2008 "Standing In The Rain" (Released 7th January 2008)

ongwriting

*Taufik Batisah – Missing You Always
*D-Side - Dear You

Filmography

*Step Up (2006) as Colin

References

External links

*Fact|date=March 2007

* http://www.jamiescottandthetown.com - Official site
* http://bb02.sov.uk.vvhp.net/jamiescott/YaBB.pl - official message boards
* http://www.myspace.com/jamiescottandthetown - Official MySpace