P.E Tripp
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P E Tripp
I first met Phil at the singer songwriter’s circle which is a kind of openmic without an audience. He was dressed in typical b boy style and I must admit I wondered why he was there, but I knew very little myself about the night at the time. I only got to hear him do one song that night; Black and Gold, It was very strange to see this teenage looking boy with such a mature voice and attitude covering a very recent song.
I have had the pleasure of seeing him almost every month at some function or another. I’ve had the pleasure of watching this nervous lad change into the confident singer/songwriter he is now. Occasionally he’ll put Black and Gold into his set and it’s no longer a cover, it’s now P E Tripp’s.
I’ve invited him to a few things and if he says yes, he’s there. Only he isn’t there to big himself up or to use the platform. He is a genuine lover of music, particularly live performance. His comments are always measured and positive towards other artists, particularly beginners.
Phil works hard to improve himself, is always looking forward, towards new music, new nights, new ways to make it in this industry.
He walks away from any ‘bitchy’ people and situations, which for a young man, I know is hard. It’s just not the way he is. Although I know he has had a few issues surrounding his past, I only know that as a friend, he doesn’t use it as a tool, but I know it drives him.
I would recommend him to play at any function, to be involved in any organisation and hope that his determination and skills as a musician and singer get the results he deserves.
He is a truly great guy who I am proud to say is a friend.
Carl Chamberlain
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www.myspace.com/calmcarl - Carl Chamberlain, South London Music Promoter and Host Extraordinaire
Creating his own unique sound from his UK Garage and R&B influences, this London Singer/Songwriter has definitely been a TOS 2009 regular highlight. - The Original Songwriters Showcase, London (www.showcaselondon.co.uk)
Discography
Debut Single "Miss Artois" released digitally and available from 13 online music stores including i tunes, Amazon MP3, 7 digital, HMV online, play.com and several others from 20th December 2009
Debut E.P "By the Starlight" released 25th June 2011 and is available from 13 online music stores including i tunes, Amazon MP3, 7 digital, HMV online, play.com and several others. It is also available from www.petripp.com as a CD
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Bio
P.E Tripp (Phillip Eugene Tripp) is an American/English singer-songwriter originating from London, now based in South East England, unsigned and currently unrepresented.
Tripp's interest in music began early when he was given a keyboard at the age of 7. It wasn't long before his love of singing and song-writing developed, fuelled by his mother's Motown record collection and a love for the stage whilst at school.
A singer, songwriter, producer and multi – instrumentalist, Tripp credits his part in the Church worship band as an early teen to his skills as a musician, to this day playing guitar, piano, bass, drums, djembe, Octapad and (!) beatbox.
Originally being musically inspired and crafted by the sounds of UK Garage and the underground urban scene in the Capital, he wrote his first release “Like a boy” whilst as a teenager in South London. This eventually was recorded, arranged and produced by Tripp and came out in 2008 and the music video for this original release is still available to watch on YouTube.
Since the release of “Like a boy” Tripp has evolved his sound into his own, which he currently describes as “LDN Funk” a mix of Electro, Pop, RnB and 80's Groove Funk. Add on to this - 3 years of relentless live performance, which included gigs at Camden Proud Gallery, Camden Rock, Nambucca, Walkabout, Sound Leicester Square, The Original Songwriters-Showcase, Babalou Brixton, Hoxton Cell. The Spice of Life Soho, 12 Bar, Blag Club, Vibe Bar Brick Lane and countless others across London and the South East of England. P.E Tripp has also had tracks featured on local radio, including: Southside FM in Waterloo London and more recently Uckfield FM in East Sussex where he had tracks from his upcoming album played and featured an on air live performance. P.E Tripp was also interviewed in The Stage national entertainment magazine in Jan 2010.
All releases to date have been written, arranged and performed by P.E Tripp, including every instrument and vocal arrangement. Releases currently available on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, play.com are: "Miss Artois" (2009) "Beautiful" (2011) and most recently his debut album "By the Starlight" which is an e.p he claims to have recorded “in my Nan's boyfriend's bedroom”. This album is also available on CD (free copies to all music industry personnel – for a copy please see the No. below)
P.E Tripp is currently working on his next album, enjoying live performance, writing, collaborating and is interested in any opportunities to get more involved with the music industry, should they arise.
In 2010 Tripp also formed a duo with the talented South London artist Seb Blake, and collectively they are known as "Nichiren" the name taken from an ancient sect of Japanese Buddhism. They are currently writing and recording their first release.
Asides from music P.E Tripp is an experienced Coffee Barista, being able to deliver the perfect 30 second Espresso brew and specialising in Macchiato, Cappuccino, Americano & Latte. Tripp is aware that this may catch the attention of many management/label back room staff.
.For more information or a demo, contact P.E Tripp at: www.petripp.com
Or call: 07732 631 981
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