Biography
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Born
3 January 1982 (age 42)
Ruarri Joseph (born in Edinburgh on 3 January 1982) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Tales of Grime and Grit, in mid-2007 . Since 2016, Ruarri has focused his attention on his band project, William the Conqueror.
After attempting to pursue a career in London, Joseph moved to Newquay, Cornwall. played in a variety of bands such as Eli Bowen and The Rhythm Doctors. As a solo artist, Joseph played with an acoustic guitar and a piano, occasionally accompanied by a band. He finished recording an EP in 2006, "All Substance and No Style", and after a number of live performances in London attracted record label interest.
He signed to Atlantic Records and released his debut album, Tales of Grime and Grit, in mid-2007.
After deciding to leave Atlantic Records in early 2008, his formed his own label, Pip Productions. He released his second album, Both Sides of The Coin, in February 2009. Starting work on his third studio album, Shoulder to the Wheel, later the same year, before releasing it independently in February 2010. The album had a wider physical and download release in November 2010, after Joseph secured a new management deal. His fourth studio album, Brother, was released in July 2012.
Since 2016 Ruarri has focused his attention on his band project, William the Conqueror.
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