Lewis Capaldi is an up and coming singer and songwriter from Scotland. He’s been widely recognized for his single “Someone You Loved” which rose to the top of the UK Singles Chart and it stayed there for a remarkable seven weeks. The single went all the way to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in the United States. He’s an international sensation in the music industry and is off to a very good start. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about the newcomer to the music scene.
1. His Birthday
He was born on October 7, 1996. Capaldi just turned 23 in 2019. His hometown is the city of Glasgow, Scotland. His passion for music began early in his life and by the time that he was only 2 years old, he started playing the guitar and drums. Over the next 7 years, he would continue to practice and develop his talents which are remarkable for any young child.
2. His professional career started early
By the time that Lewis was only 9 years old, he was already singing in pubs. Music is something that he has actively pursued his entire life. Don’t let the fact that he’s only 23 years old fool you. He’s a seasoned musician who has been at it since he was barely able to walk as a young child. He has years of practice and experience. When you combine this with a natural talent, it’s a recipe for amazing success.
3. He had a manager by age 17
We can look at Capaldi’s developing career chronologically because he has been so consistent in his development. When he was just 17, a manager discovered his talent. He received an iPhone recording from Lewis. Ryan Walter immediately recognized the singer’s potential and did the only thing a reasonable manager could do and that was to sign on with Capaldi. The demo had been recorded in Capaldi’s bedroom. He had a SoundCloud account and had uploaded the demo to that. Walter helped Capaldi to get his foot firmly in the business for a career as a professional in the music industry.
4. His debut album hit 25 million plays on Spotify
Lewis Capaldi wasn’t even signed with a record label when he released his first track “Bruises” in March of 2017. The song met with instant approval and popularity getting almost 28 million plays throughout the world on Spotify. He broke a record with the number of plays the song received and this made him the fastest unsigned artist to hit the 25 million mark, but it went almost 3 million beyond that.
5. His Spotify submission earned him a contract
After “Bruises” received so much attention, it didn’t take long for the news to spread. Record labels are always looking for talented new artists with the potential to drive record sales and they had just found one. Within a short period of time, Capitol Records and Virgin EMI Records signed Lewis Capaldi. The success of his single release was somewhat of a phenomenon and it turned the right heads.
6. His career took off in grand style
After signing with two major record labels, Capaldi’s career as a professional musician took off and grew at an amazing speed. Fans loved his music and now it was out there and people who hadn’t previously heard of him received a good dose of his music. His debut album under a record label was released in May of 2019, titled “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.” and it rose to the top of the UK Album Chart and stayed there for a solid six weeks.
7. Capaldi is a critically acclaimed musician
It’s fairly remarkable how quickly Lewis Capaldi’s career has blossomed and gained international attention. After going to the top of the charts so quickly, he was nominated for the Critic’s Choice Award recently at the 2019 Brit Awards. Although he didn’t win the honor, being nominated is also something that is highly desired. It’s a form of recognition and it means that you’re a contender for being considered among the best in the world.
8. Capaldi is considered to be America’s Sweetheart
Even though Lewis is not from the United States, he’s quickly become a favorite of the American public. His song “Bruises” was made available on his Twitter account and this was a very special gift to the public. Lewis opened this social media account in 2011, but as of the last check, he had already amassed a huge following of 815. 2 thousand followers. His fame is spreading throughout the world like a wildfire. He shared a link to the official video for the song “Bruises on this site.
9. He’s currently touring throughout Europe
We saw on Lewis’ Facebook page that he’s currently giving concerts in November 2019 in Helsinki, Finland, in Germany and other parts of Europe. There is also a clip of a concert he put on in Ireland recently. He’s being kept busy and from the looks of it, the demand for his time is only going to increase along with his fame that has been coming his way.
10. Lewis Capaldi makes it easy for fans to stay in touch
Capaldi has been conscientious about keeping his Twitter and Facebook accounts updated. Fans who want to know more about his personal and professional life can follow him to stay on top of what’s going on with his music and also gain a few great insight into his personal life. From the looks of it, his music is personal and the two are so intricately intertwined that we’re probably going to be seeing a lot more of him in the near future. Lewis Capaldi is an up and coming star in the music business and so far he’s off to an incredible start. We’re looking forward to many more years of his original compositions.
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