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Becky Hill is one of the most successful and versatile artists in the UK dance music scene. She has released two EPs, Losing and Eko, and a compilation album, Get to Know, which featured her hit singles and collaborations with producers like Oliver Heldens, MK, Sigala, and Meduza. She is also a prolific songwriter, having co-written songs for herself and other artists, such as Little Mix, Rudimental, and MNEK. Hill’s music is characterized by her powerful vocals, catchy hooks, and uplifting lyrics. She draws inspiration from a wide range of influences, such as Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, and Adele.
Origins and Early Career
Hill was born in Bewdley, Worcestershire, England, on 14 February 1994. She grew up in a musical family and started singing at a young age. Hill attended the BRIT School in London, where she studied music and met several other aspiring musicians. She auditioned for the first series of The Voice UK in 2012, performing John Legend’s “Ordinary People”. She impressed the judges and joined Jessie J’s team. She reached the semi-final of the competition, where she was eliminated.
Hill did not let this setback stop her from pursuing her musical dreams. She signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV and started working with various producers and artists. She featured on Rudimental’s single “Powerless”, which reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart in 2013. She also co-wrote and featured on Wilkinson’s single “Afterglow”, which peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the BPI (British Phonographic Industry).
Subsequent Success and Recognition
Hill achieved her first UK number one single in 2014, when she collaborated with Dutch DJ Oliver Heldens on the song “Gecko (Overdrive)”. The song topped the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the BPI. Hill also released her debut solo single, “Caution to the Wind”, which was produced by Two Inch Punch. She followed this with her first EP, Losing, in 2014, which featured the singles “Losing” and “The Way You Are”.
In 2015, Hill continued to work with prominent producers and DJs, such as MK, TIEKS, and Matoma. She featured on MK’s single “Piece of Me”, which reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified gold by the BPI. She also featured on TIEKS’ single “Sunshine”, which peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified silver by the BPI. She also co-wrote and featured on Matoma’s single “False Alarm”, which reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified gold by the BPI.
In 2016, Hill released her second EP, Eko, which featured the singles “Back to My Love”, “Warm”, and “Rude Love”. She also collaborated with Norwegian DJ Matoma on the song “All Night”, which reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the BPI. She also featured on Sigala’s single “Give Me Your Love”, which peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart and was certified gold by the BPI.
In 2017, Hill released her first solo top 10 single, “Sunrise in the East”, which was produced by Jonas Blue and reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart. She also featured on Jax Jones’ single “I Could Be the One”, which peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the BPI. She also co-wrote and featured on MNEK’s single “Paradise”, which reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified silver by the BPI.
In 2018, Hill released her compilation album, Get to Know, which featured her previous singles and collaborations, as well as new songs such as “I Could Get Used to This” and “Changing”. The album reached number 20 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified silver by the BPI. She also collaborated with Weiss on the single “I Could Get Used to This”, which reached number 44 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified silver by the BPI. She also featured on MK and Jonas Blue’s single “Back and Forth”, which peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the BPI.
In 2019, Hill released her highest-charting solo single, “Better Off Without You”, which was produced by Shift K3Y and reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the BPI. She also collaborated with Meduza on the single “Lose Control”, which topped the charts in several countries and reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the BPI and the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association). She also featured on Sigala’s single “Wish You Well”, which peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the BPI.
In 2020, Hill released her singles “Heaven on My Mind”, “Space”, and “Forever Young”, which were all produced by Sigala and featured on his album Brighter Days. She also collaborated with David Guetta on the single “Remember”, which reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified gold by the BPI. She also featured on Tiësto’s single “Nothing Really Matters”, which peaked at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified silver by the BPI.
In 2021, Hill released her singles “Last Time” and “Remember”, which were both produced by David Guetta and featured on his album 7. She also collaborated with Topic on the single “My Heart Goes (La Di Da)”, which reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified silver by the BPI. She also featured on Clean Bandit’s single “Higher”, which peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified gold by the BPI.
Future Projects and Plans
Hill is currently working on her debut studio album, which is expected to be released in early 2022. She has already released the lead single, “Business”, which was produced by Shift K3Y and reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart. She has also teased some of the other songs on the album, such as “Distance”, “Is It True”, and “Only You”. She has described the album as a “reflection of her journey and growth as an artist and a person”.
Hill is also planning to resume her live shows, which were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She has announced dates for her UK tour, which will start in March 2022. She has also expressed interest in performing in other parts of the world, such as Europe, North America, and Australia. She has said that she misses the connection with her fans and the energy of the stage.
Hill is one of the most exciting and original artists of her time. She has proven her ability to create and collaborate on diverse and catchy songs, while staying true to her vision and voice. She has also shown her generosity and passion, by supporting various causes and charities, such as War Child, Amnesty International, and the Teenage Cancer Trust. She is a singer with a voice of gold, and a songwriter with a heart of fire.
