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| Kate Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kate Stewart[_citation needed_] (1995-01-16) 16 January 1995 (age 29)London, England, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Arts Educational Schools, London |
| Occupations | Singer songwriter |
| Parent(s) | Allan Stewart |
| Relatives | David Stewart (brother) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | R&B pop soul dance-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Labels | Warner Music PLATOON |
| Musical artist |
Kate Stewart (born 16 January 1995),[1][2][3] also formerly known as KStewart, is an English singer-songwriter.[4] She featured on the vocal version of Oliver Heldens's "Koala",[5] and her song "Ain't Nobody" charted at number 86 on the UK Singles Chart.[6] On 23 November 2018, she released her first EP, named In the Beginning.
1995-2017: Early life and career beginnings
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Kate Stewart was born on 16 January 1995 in London and grew up in Maida Vale.[7] She grew up in an artistic family: her father is a comedian and her mother was a dancer.[7] Stewart has a brother who is a music producer and songwriter.[7] She was educated at Arts Educational Schools, London (ArtsEd) in Chiswick, where she learned musical theatre.[7] She initially wanted to be an actress, but later turned to music.[7]
In 2014, under the name "KStewart", she released her first single "Tell Me 'Bout That", which she collaborated in concert with British duo Bondax. During these years, she worked and collaborated with many artists such as Matoma, Sean Paul, Yungen, TCTS, and Craig David. Stewart was invited to perform her music with French DJ David Guetta for Danse avec les stars, the French equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing. Stewart was signed to Warner Music Group, making pop-oriented music.[7]
2018-present: In the Beginning
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In May 2018, Stewart announced her new project and released the first single "Loving You", at the same time going independent and changing her stage name to "Kate Stewart".[7] On 23 November 2018, she released her first EP "In the Beginning" under the label Platoon.[8] On 11 February 2019, Stewart released a music video for "Bad Enough".[9] Later in 2019, she announced a collaboration with singer and songwriter Ryan Ashley for the song "Innocent", which was released on 3 June.
Stewart grew up listening to pop artists such as Whitney Houston, Destiny's Child, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey[7] and Christina Aguilera.[10][11] Other musicians she admire include D'Angelo and Frank Ocean.[7]
Stewart is a soprano and possesses a three-octave vocal range.[_citation needed_] Her voice has received comparisons with Ariana Grande and Jorja Smith.[7]
In the Beginning (2018)[12][8]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In the Beginning" | Kate StewartRyan CampbellRonald ArvantCallum Connor | ArvantConnor | 1:39 |
| 2. | "Loving You" | K. StewartCampbellBenjamin Bravo | B Bravo | 3:30 |
| 3. | "He's Good" | K. StewartFatimah WarnerBravoFarrah Guenea | B Bravo | 3:03 |
| 4. | "Strangers" | K. StewartChiara HunterDavid Stewart | D. Stewart | 3:51 |
| 5. | "Distraction" | K. StewartLewis JankelGuenea | Shift K3Y | 3:20 |
| 6. | "RyRy" | K. Stewart | Ryan Ashley | 0:48 |
| 7. | "Bad Enough" | K. StewartBenjamin TottenGuenea | Totten | 3:24 |
| 8. | "On My Mind" | K. StewartPaul PhamousSimen Thunes HopeAskjeil Solstrand | 5YA | 3:15 |
| Total length: | 22:51 |
You Had To Be Here (2023)
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Never Enough" | Kate StewartDavid StewartJessica Agombar | David Stewart | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Everybody Loves Me" | K. StewartDavid Arcelious HarrisEvan BrownFarrah GuenenaJosiah Bassey | Swag R'celiousBrownBassey | 2:39 |
| 3. | "When It's Just Me" | K. StewartTim Block | Tim Block | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Fuck You" | K. StewartBassey | Bassey | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Me + You" | K. StewartAnkit SuriGuenenaMoyses Dos Santos | SuriDos Santos | 3:55 |
| Total length: | 16:50 |
Songwriting Credits
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- ^ "Premiere: KStewart drops the very cool Ain't Nobody". MTV.
- ^ Parkin, Chris. "Watch KStewart go big in an exclusive live session". Red Bull. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ "Future Hit: KStewart's "Ain't Nobody" Is A Glorious House Groove You Should Know - Idolator". Idolator. 5 October 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ "'Ones To Watch' for 2015". The 405.
- ^ "koala | full Official Chart History". The Official Charts Company.
- ^ "KSTEWART | full Official Chart History". The Official Charts Company.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Loy Bell, Francesco (27 November 2018). "New Noise: Kate Stewart". Wonderland. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ^ a b "In The Beginning | Kate Stewart". Qobuz. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ^ Murray, Robin (11 February 2019). "Kate Stewart Shares Sensual New 'Bad Enough' Video". Clash. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
- ^ Hattie Collins (12 March 2015). "K Stewart Is Our Generation's Very Own Mariah Carey". Vice. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ Kitty Robson (17 September 2019). "10 questions with Kate Stewart". HungerTV.
- ^ "In the Beginning by Kate Stewart". Apple Music. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 11 August 2019.