Labrinth

Labrinth is the stage name of the English singer, songwriter, rapper, musician, and record producer Timothy Lee McKenzie. He was born in Hackney, England on January 4, 1989. As a kid, he and his eight siblings formed the band Mac 9. At 15 years old he started producing music with his brother Mac. In 2009 he started his professional career producing the song “Dead End” for the singer Master Shortie. After the release of that song he was signed to a publishing deal with EMI Music Publishing. In 2010 he was signed by Simon Cowell as a solo act to his label Syco Music. He was the first person that was signed by Simon Cowell that didn’t come from a talent show in six years. That same year he released his debut single titled “Let the Sun Shine.” The song reached number three on the UK singles chart and number thirty-two in Ireland. In 2012 he released his debut studio album titled Electronic Earth. The album reached number 2 in the UK, 19 in Ireland, 6 in Scotland and was certified Gold in the UK. Labrinth has also released two EPs, iTunes Festival: London 2012 and Atomic.