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, contemporary 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 & 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. As a young boy, he learned music through the church, where he began singing and playing the piano at the age of 5. At age 13 he began to delve into a rap career, polishing his skills as a writer, which evolved into a singing career once he started college.

Career

Sebastian's singing style is rich and soulful, with a hint of a southern drawl. Sebastian 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 on a Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida record 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 entire album along with Pop & Oak and Malay.[6] The song debuted on The Fader and accumulated over 500,000 streams in its first week.[7] Sebastian has been working on his album, and is releasing his first single in the Summer of 2015.

Sebastian has been working with the show 'Grey's Anatomy'. He has released 3 songs as of May 4th 2016, "Home", "Love's On The Way" and "Love Doctor".

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
TBD
  • Released:
  • Label:
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
-- TBD

References

  1. ↑ Zeichner, Naomi (27 April 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 (24 August 2012). "Jennifer Lopez's summer dance hit penned by Birmingham singer-songwriter Sebastian Kole". AL.Com. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  6. ↑ Caramanica, Jon (19 May 2015). "Alessia Cara Speaks Up for the Outsiders on 'Here'". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  7. ↑ Das, Saam (4 May 2015). "SURFACING: SEBASTIAN KOLE NEW ARTIST". FadedGlamour. Retrieved 4 May 2015.

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