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Edward Butler | |
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 Edward Butler DJing in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Edward Butler |
| Origin | England |
| Genres | House, Electronic, Techno, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, Songwriter, DJ |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Publishing, Imagem, Virgin Records, Universal Music, Good Company Records, Atlantic Records |
Edward Butler is a British record producer, songwriter, and DJ known for his blend of house, techno, and R&B influences. He is based in London and has been active in the music industry since 2010.
Biography
[edit]Edward Butler began his music career after attending University of Brighton and relocating to London in 2010. He gained recognition as part of the production duo Billon alongside Robbie Lamond.[1] The pair signed with Sony Music Publishing in 2012, producing tracks such as “Special” featuring Maxine Ashley and co-written with MNEK[2], and "Slave to the Vibe," which received airplay and was included in the film Bridget Jones’s Baby.[3]
Career
[edit]2010–2015: Formation of Billon
[edit]Billon embarked on two North American tours and performed at several major venues and festivals, including The The Warehouse Project, Fabric_(club), the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival, Beyond Wonderland, Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Ministry of Sound. During this period, they collaborated with Grammy-winning artist Todd Edwards on singles such as “Is it Wrong” and “Don’t Be Givin’ Up.”[4]
2016–2018: Collaborations and Solo Projects
[edit]After Lamond’s departure from Billon, Butler continued to produce music and released tracks under his name. In 2018, he collaborated with Todd Edwards, and his live performance at the Jazz Cafe in London marked a significant milestone. During this period, Butler also presented radio shows on Kiss FM and Rinse FM.
2020–Present: Solo Work and Austin Tate
[edit]In 2020, Butler released “They Know” under the moniker Ed Butler. The track, an instrumental techno piece, was debuted at Glastonbury Festival by Patrick Topping and later named Pete Tong’s “Essential New Tune” on BBC Radio 1[5] . Butler also launched the collaborative project Austin Tate with Lee Paul Williams and Nadeem Daya, fusing R&B vocals with electronic production. In 2022, Austin Tate signed with Atlantic Records and released “Late Night Body Language (LNBL)” featuring Just Charlii.[6]
Discography
[edit]As Billon
[edit]- "Special" feat. Maxine Ashley (co-written with MNEK)
- "Slave to the Vibe"
- "Is it Wrong" feat. Todd Edwards
- "Don’t Be Givin’ Up" feat. Todd Edwards
- "Release Me" feat. Rationale
As Ed Butler
[edit]- "They Know" (2020)
As Austin Tate
[edit]- "Late Night Body Language (LNBL)" feat. Just Charlii
Selected Remixes
[edit]Butler has remixed tracks for various artists, including:
- Avicii
- Tinie Tempah
- SG Lewis – *No Less*
- Ne-Yo
- Jonas Blue
- Lion Babe feat. Childish Gambino[7]
Production and Songwriting Credits
[edit]- Raleigh Ritchie – "Free Fall"
- Sasha Keable – "Lemongrass and Lime Leaves"
- Nina Nesbitt – "Loyal to Me,"
Musical Style and Influences
[edit]Edward Butler’s style blends house, techno, and R&B elements, drawing inspiration from artists like Todd Edwards and contemporary house producers. His production often incorporates rich vocal textures and sample-based techniques.
References
[edit]- ^ "Billon - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Billon & Maxine Ashley Connect for New Track "Special"". Hypebeast. July 17, 2014. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Bridget Jones's Baby (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Discogs. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Todd Edwards and Billon Prep Collaborative Single, Hear It Now". XLR8R. July 14, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Essential New Tune: Ed Butler - They Know". BBC Radio 1. March 6, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Austin Tate Signs with Atlantic Records" (Press release). Atlantic Records. November 4, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Lion Babe Ft. Childish Gambino – Jump Hi (Remixes)". Discogs. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Rachel Hahn (June 20, 2014). "Listen to Billon's Remix of Kiesza's Latest Summer Breakout". Vogue. Retrieved October 28, 2024.