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Jamie Scott Profile |
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Birth Date: February 12, 1982
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Birth Place: England, UK
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Birth Name: Jamie Scott
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Biography |
Jamie Scott (born February 12, 1982) 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.
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.
According to his website, Jamie Scott never listened to
popular, contemporary music while he was growing up. 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.
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.
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. |
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since June 27, 2008