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Neddie Smith (born March 24, 2002) is an Irish-British musician, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He first gained recognition on the social media platform TikTok in 2022, where he amassed a significant following.[2]
On June 23, 2023, Smith released his debut single, Mocking Bird, which achieved commercial success, debuting at No. 14 on both the UK iTunes charts.[3][1]
Neddie Smith | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Neddie Smith |
| Born | March 24, 2002 Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Origin | Ireland |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2021-present |
Smith's music is released through his own independent record label and distributed by affiliates of Sony Music UK.[4]
Early life
[edit]Neddie Smith was born on March 24, 2002, in Kilkenny, Ireland. He developed an interest in music during his teenage years which mostly was spent in the community of Yate in Bristol, United Kingdom, he began to record music with friends while attending secondary school in Bristol, United Kingdom, at the age of 14.[5][6][7]
Education
[edit]Smith attended Yate Academy in Bristol, United Kingdom, where he spent a significant portion of his childhood.[1]
Career
[edit]In 2021, Neddie Smith collaborated with Tim Hortons UK on a video campaign promoting the launch of their new location in Gloucester, Bristol. The campaign featured Smith introducing new products from the coffee and donut chain.[8][9] Smith began gaining attention online in early 2022, building a following on the social media platform TikTok. He officially released his debut single, "Mocking Bird," on June 23, 2023, which charted at No. 14 on the UK iTunes Chart.[1] Smith's music has garnered significant attention online, with his songs accumulating over 31 million views on all TikTok music platfroms.[10] He followed up with the release of the singles "Wave After Wave" and "Monster” which had contributed to this as well.[11]
Discography
[edit]- Mocking Bird - 2023
- Wave After Wave - 2023
- Monster - 2023
- Central Cee x Arrdee - 2024
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Neddie Smith · Biography · Artist ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Meet the former Stroud resident who is a TikTok sensation". Stroud News and Journal. 2022-02-06. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Top 100: UK on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (2022-04-27). "Recording Artist Neddie Smith Is One To Watch | The Source". thesource.com. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Meet the former Yate resident who is a TikTok sensation". Gazette Series. 2022-02-06. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Introducing EDM Artist Neddie Smith + Exclusive Interview | Twisted Male Mag" (in German). 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Neddie Smith · About · Artist ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Tiktok".
- ^ "Tiktok".
- ^ MENAFN. "Neddie Smith: The Rise of a TikTok Sensation". menafn.com. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ Artist, Aon The (2022-12-20). "Neddie Smith Uses Adversity As Fuel In the Music Industry". One West Magazine. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
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