Mozez
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Osmond Wright, better known by his stage name
Mozez, is a Jamaican born London-based soul
singer and songwriter. He is perhaps best known as a singer for British
downtempo
group Zero 7
, although he has been working solo since 2005 when his debut album was released.
Mozez began singing at an early age for his local church choir. His first major break came in 1996 as part of the duo Spirits, who gave fans the songs "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Spirit Inside" (15th and 18th in the national charts respectively).
From there, he was recruited to join downtempo group Zero 7
, and worked on their first two albums, Simple Things
and When It Falls
. After seeing success with Zero 7, Mozez decided to go solo before their 3rd album, and began work on his debut album.
His debut solo album So Still came out in October 2005, a soulful album that featured a lot of the downtempo elements he had become familiar with when working with Zero 7. Two tracks on his solo album were produced by Madonna
producer Guy Sigsworth
, and he did collaborations with Nightmares On Wax
and Henry Binns
of Zero 7.
The follow-up album The Absolute was slated for release in early 2010. The first single "Signs of Happiness" was released in the summer of 2009 in the UK and was to be released in the US in early 2010.
Time Out, an album of remixed tracks from So Still as well as some previously unreleased songs, was released on January 8, 2011. Mozez has mentioned in e-mails to subscribers that his next album will be released on the 18th of July.
Stage name
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Mozez, is a Jamaican born London-based soul
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
singer and songwriter. He is perhaps best known as a singer for British
United Kingdom
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downtempo
Downtempo
Downtempo is a laid-back electronic music style similar to ambient music, but usually with a beat or groove unlike the beatless forms of Ambient music. The beat is sometimes made from loops that have a hypnotic feeling...
group Zero 7
Zero 7
Zero 7 is a British musical duo consisting of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker. The group members began their musical careers as studio engineers and in 1997 formed the group Zero 7. Their debut album, Simple Things was released in 2001 and received critical acclaim...
, although he has been working solo since 2005 when his debut album was released.
Mozez began singing at an early age for his local church choir. His first major break came in 1996 as part of the duo Spirits, who gave fans the songs "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Spirit Inside" (15th and 18th in the national charts respectively).
From there, he was recruited to join downtempo group Zero 7
Zero 7
Zero 7 is a British musical duo consisting of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker. The group members began their musical careers as studio engineers and in 1997 formed the group Zero 7. Their debut album, Simple Things was released in 2001 and received critical acclaim...
, and worked on their first two albums, Simple Things
Simple Things (Zero 7 album)
-Singles:The following singles were released from the album:...
and When It Falls
When It Falls
-Singles:The following singles were released from the album:- External links :**...
. After seeing success with Zero 7, Mozez decided to go solo before their 3rd album, and began work on his debut album.
His debut solo album So Still came out in October 2005, a soulful album that featured a lot of the downtempo elements he had become familiar with when working with Zero 7. Two tracks on his solo album were produced by Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
producer Guy Sigsworth
Guy Sigsworth
Guy Sigsworth is a U.K. based composer, producer and songwriter. In his career to date he has worked with many famous artists, including Seal, Björk, Goldie, Madonna, Britney Spears, Kate Havnevik, Bebel Gilberto, Mozez, David Sylvian and Alanis Morissette...
, and he did collaborations with Nightmares On Wax
Nightmares on Wax
George Evelyn, better known as Nightmares on Wax and also known as DJ EASE , is a DJ from Leeds, UK. His music is released on Warp Records and was one of the first releases on the label. Evelyn got his start in the music industry through an interest in hip hop and on joining a local breakdancing crew...
and Henry Binns
Henry Binns
Sir Henry Binns, KCMG was Prime Minister of the Colony of Natal, South Africa from 5 October 1897 - 8 June 1899....
of Zero 7.
The follow-up album The Absolute was slated for release in early 2010. The first single "Signs of Happiness" was released in the summer of 2009 in the UK and was to be released in the US in early 2010.
Time Out, an album of remixed tracks from So Still as well as some previously unreleased songs, was released on January 8, 2011. Mozez has mentioned in e-mails to subscribers that his next album will be released on the 18th of July.
External links
- http://www.myspace.com/mozezofficial
- Official Website
- Whitelight Production
- Q & A interview with Mozez on Blogcritics http://blogcritics.org/music/article/interview-with-mozez-and-review-of/