Sebastian Kole

Sebastian Kole
Birth name Coleridge Gardner Tillman
Also known as Sebastian Kole
Born (1989-01-17) January 17, 1989
Birmingham, Alabama
Genres Pop, R&B
Occupation(s) Songwriter, producer, singer
Instruments Piano, drums, guitar
Labels EP Entertainment/Motown Records/Universal Music Group
Associated acts Alessia Cara
Jennifer Lopez
Flo Rida

Coleridge Gardner Tillman (born January 17, 1989), who goes by the stage name Sebastian Kole, is an American singer-songwriter and producer from Birmingham, Alabama. He is currently signed to EP Entertainment/Motown Records. Prior to his work with EP Entertainment/ Motown, Sebastian was known for co-writing on a Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida single titled "Goin' In". Since signing with EP Entertainment/Motown in 2012, Sebastian worked with label-mate Alessia Cara, co-writing and co-producing her album, including her debut single "Here" (along with Grammy-winning producers Andrew "Pop" Wansel and Oak).[1]

Early life

Sebastian Kole was born Coleridge Gardner Tillman,[2] on January 17,[3] 1989,[4] in Birmingham, Alabama. He learned music through church, where he began singing and playing the piano at the age of five. At age 13 he began to delve into a rap career and writing his own songs, which evolved into a singing career once he started college.

Career

Kole would play at various bars and clubs while attending the University of Alabama where he eventually graduated as a Music Tech major. Upon his graduation, Sebastian moved back home and continued to work on his writing. In early 2012, he co-wrote a Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida collaboration titled "Goin' In". This placement prompted him to move to LA where he signed with EP Entertainment and Motown in December 2012.[5]

In 2014, Sebastian began working with EP Entertainment label-mate Alessia Cara, who released her debut single on Def Jam in April 2015. Sebastian co-wrote and co-produced her debut album along with Pop & Oak Kuya and Malay.[6] The song debuted on The Fader and accumulated over 500,000 streams in its first week.[7] Kole has also worked on music for the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

His debut album, Soup, will be released on October 7, 2016. It was preceded by a self-titled EP in May and three singles released across March and April: "Home", "Love's On the Way" and "Love Doctor".

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Soup[8]
  • Released: October 7, 2016
  • Label: Motown
  • Formats: Digital download

Extended plays

Title Details
Sebastian Kole[9]
  • Released: May 13, 2016
  • Label: Motown
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

Title Year Album
"Home" 2016 Sebastian Kole
"Love's on the Way"
"Love Doctor"

References

  1. Zeichner, Naomi (April 27, 2015). "Every Introvert Needs To Hear This Song". The Fader. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  2. Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: TILLMAN COLERIDGE GARDNER". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  3. Kole, Sebastian (March 15, 2012). ""@TheBSharp "@mssweetcheeks01 5 days til my bday! Celebrating this wknd with my fam!!...in Wetumpka?"<~ you ain't right bobby". Facebook. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  4. "Coleridge Tillman in the United States". Intelius. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  5. Watkins, Mia (August 24, 2012). "Jennifer Lopez's summer dance hit penned by Birmingham singer-songwriter Sebastian Kole". AL.Com. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  6. Caramanica, Jon (May 19, 2015). "Alessia Cara Speaks Up for the Outsiders on 'Here'". The New York Times. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  7. Das, Saam (May 4, 2015). "SURFACING: SEBASTIAN KOLE NEW ARTIST". FadedGlamour. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  8. "Soup by Sebastian Kole on Apple Music". Apple Inc. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  9. "Sebastian Kole EP by Sebastian Kole on Apple Music". Apple Inc. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
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