Kwayedza Kureya, mononymously known by his stage name Kwaye, is a British-Zimbabwean[1][2] singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. He has released two EPs and his songs have been featured in Netflix's Topboy and On My Block. He played Jacob in the Julian Fellowes 2009 movie, From Time to Time.
Kwaye was born to a social worker mother and a doctor father.[2] He lived in Zimbabwe until he was three.[2] His family then moved to London, later settling in Kent.[2][3]
Kureya began performing at an early age and grew up playing the viola, sax, and guitar.[citation needed] He later moved to Brighton to pursue a degree in American Studies.[3] While on a study abroad program in Los Angeles, Kureya played a demo of one of his recently recorded songs for an Uber driver who was a former A&R executive. Within a few weeks, Kureya had signed a deal to release his music.[citation needed] His debut single, entitled "Cool Kids", was released in March 2017, under the stage name "Kwaye".[citation needed]
In May 2017, Kwaye announced the release of his second single entitled "Little Ones", released on 30 May 2017; and in July 2017, he announced the upcoming release of his debut extended play, entitled Solar, and also announced a third single release would be titled "Sweetest Life". Both songs debuted on 25 July 2017. After a break from music, Kwaye released three singles, "Run", "Runaway" and "Kindness" in 2021.
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January 01, 1970
kwayedza, kureya, mononymously, known, stage, name, kwaye, british, zimbabwean, singer, songwriter, based, angeles, california, released, songs, have, been, featured, netflix, topboy, block, played, jacob, julian, fellowes, 2009, movie, from, time, time, kwaye. Kwayedza Kureya mononymously known by his stage name Kwaye is a British Zimbabwean 1 2 singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles California He has released two EPs and his songs have been featured in Netflix s Topboy and On My Block He played Jacob in the Julian Fellowes 2009 movie From Time to Time Kwayedza Kureya Kwaye OriginZimbabweGenresIndie electronic Synth pop neo soul funk citation needed Years active2017 2017 present Contents 1 Early life and singing career 2 Discography 2 1 EPs 2 2 Singles 2 2 1 As lead artist 2 2 2 As featured artist 2 3 Songwriting Credits 3 ReferencesEarly life and singing career editKwaye was born to a social worker mother and a doctor father 2 He lived in Zimbabwe until he was three 2 His family then moved to London later settling in Kent 2 3 Kureya began performing at an early age and grew up playing the viola sax and guitar citation needed He later moved to Brighton to pursue a degree in American Studies 3 While on a study abroad program in Los Angeles Kureya played a demo of one of his recently recorded songs for an Uber driver who was a former A amp R executive Within a few weeks Kureya had signed a deal to release his music citation needed His debut single entitled Cool Kids was released in March 2017 under the stage name Kwaye citation needed In May 2017 Kwaye announced the release of his second single entitled Little Ones released on 30 May 2017 and in July 2017 he announced the upcoming release of his debut extended play entitled Solar and also announced a third single release would be titled Sweetest Life Both songs debuted on 25 July 2017 After a break from music Kwaye released three singles Run Runaway and Kindness in 2021 Kureya has three older sisters 2 one of whom is Shingai Shoniwa lead singer of the indie rock band Noisettes 4 Discography editEPs edit Solar 2017 No TitleWriter s Producer s Length1 Cool Kids Kwayedza KureyaWilliam LeongWillson3 442 Little Ones KureyaLeongWillson4 273 Sweetest Life KureyaLeongWillson3 52Total length 12 03 Love amp Affliction 2018 No TitleWriter s Producer s Length1 Straight Lines Kwayedza KureyaAram VehuniBenjamin BarsocchiniSlenderbodies3 592 What Have You Done KureyaWilliam LeongWillson3 323 Hanging On KureyaLeongWillson3 304 Keep On Lovin You KureyaLeongWillson3 125 Made for It KureyaDaniel KleinMatthew CampfieldSome Randoms4 316 Paralyzed KureyaTinashe FazakerleyRationaleHenry Guy4 07Total length 22 51 Singles edit As lead artist edit Cool Kids 2017 Little Ones 2017 Sweetest Life 2017 Lost in My Boots 2017 Jasmine 2017 I Go 2018 What Have You Done 2018 Paralyzed 2018 Keep On Loving You 2018 Kindness 2021 Pendulum 2023 As featured artist edit Steady Motion 2019 Motez featuring Kwaye Songwriting Credits edit indicates a background vocal contribution Year Artist Album Song Co written with 2019 Tiffany Young TBA Magnetic Moon 5 Tiffany Huang Viktoria Hansen Kevin Nishimura Run for Your Life Tiffany Huang April Nhem Kevin NishimuraReferences edit Kwaye on rediscovering himself for his transformational new music GAY TIMES 12 July 2021 Retrieved 22 November 2021 a b c d e R amp B star Kwaye on being discovered in an Uber I thought it was a bit weird the Guardian 31 August 2017 Retrieved 22 November 2021 a b Kwaye is Going to Be Your Next Favourite Pop Star www vice com Retrieved 22 November 2021 Following in his sister s steps Gravesend Reporter Retrieved 26 June 2020 Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine Tiffany Young Magnetic Moon Official Music Video YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kwayedza Kureya amp oldid 1164232618, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
