Link: www.myspace.com/thefivesmusic
For fans of: The Neptunes, Dennis Ferrer, William Orbit, Dr. Luke, N.E.R.D, Bassment Jaxx
Releases: Pending
Take note:
- The Fives consists of brothers Carl, Greg, and Rafael Haley and best friend Charlie Platt.
- It is both a production/songwriting team and an act.
- Before forming The Fives, each member was a session musician – they have collectively played for Rihanna, Leona Lewis, and Chris Brown.
- Over the past year, The Fives has done remixes for Sean Kingston and Honorebel, Tim Berg, and Ed Drewett.
- The Fives co-wrote and produced Vanya Taylor’s “It’s What You Do,” which has received airplay on Radio 1, 1Xtra, Choice FM, Kiss FM, and Rinse FM.
- In June, The Fives caught the attention of top songwriter Wayne Hector (Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls, JLS, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts) and wrote a song with him for Kelly Clarkson called “Nobody Can Stop Us,” which will be on her upcoming album.
- Since June, The Fives has worked with Professor Greene, Loick Essien, Roll Deep, and Daley.
- In the new year, The Fives is scheduled to work with Bruno Mars, Leona Lewis, Tinie Tempah, Yasmin, and Wretch 32.
- The Fives also does sync work and sound design for TV and the web – recent clients include Ikea, Mercedes, Galaxy Chocolate, and London Fashion Week.
- Expect an EP from The Fives in February.
Listen to:
“My Girl” – Honorebel feat. Sean Kingston (The Fives Remix)
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Watch:
“It’s What You Do” Official Music Video (Track was co-written and produced by The Fives)
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