Daniel Merriweather
Polished retro-soul with a modern urban pulse. Warm brass and hip-hop rhythms frame a voice that feels both classic and contemporary. Perfect for late-night city drives.
Polished retro-soul with a modern urban pulse. Warm brass and hip-hop rhythms frame a voice that feels both classic and contemporary. Perfect for late-night city drives.
Daniel Merriweather delivers a sophisticated blend of blue-eyed soul and contemporary R&B that feels deeply rooted in the 1960s but built for the 21st-century city. His sound is defined by a rich, slightly raspy vocal delivery that can pivot from a vulnerable whisper to a powerful, brass-backed belt without losing its cool. There is a distinct cinematic quality to his arrangements, often featuring lush string sections and punchy, Motown-inspired horns.
What sets him apart is the rhythmic backbone provided by his frequent collaborator Mark Ronson. Instead of traditional soul drumming, many of his tracks utilize crisp, hip-hop influenced breakbeats and heavy basslines that give the music a gritty, urban edge. This juxtaposition of classic songwriting and modern production creates a sound that is nostalgic yet forward-thinking, appealing to fans of both vintage soul and modern pop.
Start with his 2009 breakthrough Love & War. The album showcases his ability to navigate different moods, from the upbeat, Wale-assisted 'Change' to the soaring, emotional heights of 'Red'. It is the definitive document of his sound, capturing the intersection of Australian grit and London's retro-soul revival.
Daniel Paul Merriweather (born 17 February 1982) is an Australian R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. Merriweather's debut solo album, Love & War, was released in June 2009. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number two. It was preceded by two singles, "Change" and "Red", which both made the top 10 on the related singles chart. Merriweather has won two ARIA Music Awards, Best Urban Release in 2005 for "She's Got Me" and Best Male Artist in 2009 for Love & War. In addition to his solo career, he has worked as a featured vocalist for other well-known artists. His guest vocals are included on album tracks by Disco Montego, Mark Ronson and Phrase. His collaborations with Ronson led to working in the United Kingdom including lead vocals on 2007 Ronson's hit "Stop Me", a cover version of "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before", a song by The Smiths, in medley with the Supremes' "You Keep Me Hangin' On". In November 2019, Daniel announced his first single for ten years titled 'Everything I Need', followed up by an album announcement. Merriweather played 4 sold out London gigs too. Merriweather has been in a relationship with lawyer Coleen Mensa since 2017. In 2020, the couple gave birth to Zion Daniel Kojo Merriweather.
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