Just like KFC and Coke (the drink, not the drug – although, we have been told that Coke and KFC is the diet of many rappers!) “Chant Like an English Fan” by The Laddz also has its “special” or “secret” ingredient: music producer Stephe Meloy. But who is he?
Stephe has been involved with the music business for a number of years. Although he is best known as a producer & multi-instrumentalist, he is also one of the founding members of funky urban act Nu-Future. Their first single ‘I Can’t Wait’ was released to critical acclaim on Warner Brothers in 2001 and garnered plays by Kiss FM’s EZ among others. Until recently they were managed by John Wadlow of Big Picture Management (X Manager of Seal and Heartless Crew amongst others).
Although a great idea is a good starting point for a musical project, these days it is not enough to make a new track successful. Even though most of the spotlight and public interest involved with The Laddz and their debut, World Cup song for England, “Chant Like an English Fan” usually goes to co-writers Anthony Donnelly and Richard Eyre, the real credit for pulling the whole project together has to go to Stephe Meloy. Having the skill and the patience to take a raw concept and diligently ‘cut and paste’ it together takes creativity and talent.
“He [Stephe] often takes a back seat when it comes to the limelight, which is a shame,” says Donnelly, “he makes stuff look so simple, we overlook his creative genius and industry knowledge.” This time around, with both Eyre and Donnelly expatriated to opposite ends of the globe, Stephe’s skills and involvement in the project have been especially noticed.
We just wanted to give this unsung hero a little bit of praise on our blog in the run-up to the kick-off of the World Cup 2010 in South Africa this year.
Well done Stephe Meloy for all you continue to do creatively, managerially, musically, and overall to keep this whole lark on track.
Cheers mate!
You can find out more about Stephe Meloy and what he can do for your musical project at his website: www.stephemeloy.com
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