Neddie Smith
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 |
Neddie Smith (born 24 March 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.[1]
On 23 June 2023, Smith released his debut single, Mocking Bird, which achieved commercial success, debuting at No. 14 on both the UK iTunes charts.[2][3]
Smith's music is released through his own independent record label and distributed by affiliates of Sony Music UK.[4]
Early life
Neddie Smith was born on 24 March 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]
Education
Smith attended Yate Academy in Bristol, United Kingdom, where he spent a significant portion of his childhood.[3]
Career
In 2021, 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.
Smith gained initial recognition in early 2022 through TikTok, where his content attracted a growing audience. On June 23, 2023, he released his debut single, Mocking Bird, which charted at No. 14 on the UK iTunes Chart. His music has since accumulated over 31 million views across TikTok’s music platforms.[1][7]
As an artist from Yate, Smith is part of a wave of musicians leveraging digital platforms to reach a wider audience.[tone] His work blends elements of Irish Pop contributing to his growing presence in the independent music scene.[tone] Following Mocking Bird, he released the singles Wave After Wave and Monster.[7]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Details |
| Mocking Bird |
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| Wave After Wave |
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|---|---|
| Monster |
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References
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "Neddie Smith · Biography · Artist ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. 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.
- ^ "Neddie Smith · About · Artist ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ a b "Neddie Smith - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2025-02-20.[better source needed]
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