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PAULi (born 8 November 1988) is a UK born drummer, recording artist, music director and model.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Stanley McKenzie |
Also known as | Pauli Lovejoy, The PSM |
Born | 8 November 1988 |
Origin | London, England |
Genres | Pop, hip hop, R&B, alternative rock, electronica |
Occupations | Drummer, recording artist, music director, model |
Instruments | Drums, percussion, vocals, OP-1 synth |
Years active | 2005 | –present
Labels | Kobalt |
Website | www |
Early stages
editIn 2005, Pauli won the Young Drummer of The Year award and performed on the BBC's Blue Peter.[1][2]
In 2008, Pauli was appointed the role as music director for MOBO award-winning artist Jahaziel and platinum selling artist Eliza Doolittle. They have also appeared in acclaimed music videos for Duffy, Jordin Sparks, Shingai Shinowa (Noisettes), Raghav and Mutya Buena (Sugababes/MKS).
In 2009, at age 20, Pauli started working with Gorillaz,[3] which features the Grammy Award-winning cartoon band's music remixed to visual effects and toured with the outfit, playing corporate club shows and headlining festivals around the world. Playing with Gorillaz Sound System introduced Stanley-McKenzie to Africa Express, which led to his contribution in the collective's international shows and the Cultural Olympiad UK train tour, playing alongside Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones, and a host of African musicians including Tony Allen, Baaba Maal and Amadou and Miriam.
In January 2014, it was announced that Stanley-McKenzie would play drums for Damon Albarn on tour in support of his debut solo album Everyday Robots, alongside Seye, Jeff Wootton and Mike Smith.[4]
Career
editIn December 2014, Pauli wrote "Give Me A Sign" which premiered on The Fader[5] and championed by Stereogum[6] as a “Protest Song” was dedicated to Mike Brown, Eric Garner, Rafael Ramos & Wenjian Liu, this was a collaboration with Brooklyn-based oil painter Amar Stewart and marked the first solo recording under the guise “Pauli Lovejoy”. The music for "Give Me a Sign" was co-produced with Brooklyn-based music producer and artist "Heavy Mellow".
In 2015, Pauli served as a music director for FKA twigs’ headline ‘Congregata’ shows in London (Roundhouse / Alexander McQueen), New York (Red Bull Music Academy), Glastonbury (West Holts Headline), LA (FYF Fest Headline) and at the MOBO Awards.[7] Subsequently, this led to working with FKA twigs' label-mate, Jamie xx as music director for the live promo of his debut record ‘In Colour,’ which saw Pauli directing live performances on Le Grand Journal (Canal+) (Paris) and Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Still recognized as a prominent music influencer, Pauli was called upon as the primary talent for the Tanqueray "Greatness Starts at Ten" campaign.[8]
On 24 September 2015, "i DON'T CARE" had its radio debut on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show on Apple Music.[9] The accompanying video premiered on Noisey.[10]
On 27 October 2016, "Waiting (Getting On This Train)" the first single from his forthcoming EP, THE IDEA OF TOMORROW premiered on Zane Lowe's Apple Music Beats 1 radio show. That same week, The Fader included "Waiting" on their playlist of "11 Songs You Need in Your Life This Week.".[11] In addition, "Waiting" was featured on Wonderland Magazine's Tracks of the Week Playlist.[12]
"Believe in Me" the second single from THE IDEA OF TOMORROW, premiered on Complex.[13] and had its first radio play on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show. Apple Music included the single on their Best of The Week Playlist.[14] "Believe in Me" garnered attention from Dazed [15] and Nylon.[16]
On 9 December 2016 Pauli released his debut EP, THE IDEA OF TOMORROW, with long-time collaborator and fellow London-producer Kwes on Kobalt.
In partnership with social media app, Vero, Pauli premiered his Visual EP, THE IDEA OF TOMORROW,[17] an afrofuturist fairytale set on Kepler-452b, directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat. Pauli states “there is a vital synergy between my music and the visuals (as will be demonstrated with my forthcoming releases).”
In 2017 Pauli debuted his first live show as a solo artist during Paris Fashion Week at Les Bains Paris.
Their EP Secret Life of a Badman was released December 20, 2018.
Throughout the spring of 2021, Pauli released singles that culminated in the EP Secret Life of a Badman (Vol.2) which was released May 21, 2021. Later that year, they joined Harry Styles' band as a percussionist and MD for Love on Tour.[18]
Lovejoy served as the opening act for Irish rock band U2 during their 2023–2024 concert residency, U2:UV Achtung Baby Live, at Sphere in the Las Vegas Valley.[19] During the pre-show, they DJ'ed music from inside a neon Trabant that moved around the general admission area.[20][21]
Personal life
editPauli identifies as non-binary[22] and uses he/they pronouns.[23]
Discography
editEP
edit- THE IDEA OF TOMORROW (2016)
- Secret Life of a Badman (2018)
- Secret Life of a Badman (Vol. 2) (2021)
- OFFAIR: The Power of your Subconscious Mind Vol 1: SPACE (2022)
Singles
editStudio recording credits
edit- Damon Albarn
- Eliza Doolittle
- Eric Lau
- Wolf Gang
- Jimmy Napes
- Markus Dravs
- Craigie Dodds
- Sampha
References
edit- ^ "Mike Dolbear DRUMS | Interview with Paul Stanley-McKenzie – Gorillaz Sound System". Mikedolbear.com. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ "PSM THE PSM 2010 Review". Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Mike Dolbear DRUMS | Interview with Paul Stanley-McKenzie – Gorillaz Sound System". Mikedolbear.com. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ "Damon Albarn to release first solo LP on Parlophone | News | Music Week". Musicweek.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ a b McDermott, Patrick D. "British Songwriter Pauli LoveJoy Premieres "Give Me A Sign"". Thefader.com.
- ^ "Pauli LoveJoy – "Give Me A Sign"". Stereogum.com. December 22, 2014.
- ^ "FKA twigs : 'Figure 8' & 'In Time' live at MOBO Awards 2015 : MOBO". YouTube. November 4, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Tanqueray No. Ten – Greatness Starts at Ten". Whitelodge.tv.
- ^ "Zane Lowe — Apple Music". iTunes. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ "PREMIERE: PAULi - "i Don't CARE" - Noisey". Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "11 Songs You Need In Your Life This Week". Thefader.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Wonderlist: Tracks of the Week - Wonderland Magazine - Wonderland Magazine". Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "Premiere: Listen To PAULi.'s New Track "Believe In Me"". Complex.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "New Music Daily". Music.apple.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "The only tracks you need to hear this week". Dazeddigital.com. November 18, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Soundcheck: The 35 Best Music Releases Of The Week". Nylon.com. November 19, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "PAULi. On Vero — Vero - True Social". Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "Who Are Harry Styles' Backing Band? Meet The New Members As Love On Tour Begins". capitalfm.com. March 2, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ Katsilometes, John (September 25, 2023). "U2's opening act at The Sphere 'a big person". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ Greene, Andy (September 30, 2023). "U2 Launch New Era of Live Music at Stunning Sphere Opening Concert in Las Vegas". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ Carty, Pat (October 1, 2023). "The Vegas Job: U2 At The Sphere". Hot Press. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ SoSally (May 24, 2021). "NEWS: Pauli The PSM Drops 'Secret Life of a Badman Vol. 2'". SOSALLYPLAYS. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Pauli the PSM (@paulithepsm) • Instagram photos and videos".
- ^ "Pauli The PSM - i DON'T CARE". YouTube. September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "BBC Radio 6 Music - Mary Anne Hobbs, Being a Session Musician, Pauli 'THE PSM': Life as a Session Musician". Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2015.