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Ian Green

Songwriter/Singer/Multi Instrumentalist/Producer/Remixer/Artist Development

Born Ian Copeland Green on the 8th october 1969 in Cuckfield Sussex Ian grew up in a musical home as both parents were professional musicians ,arranger/producer Ian Edward Green, whose credits include, Peter Sarstidd,Kenny Young, Cloudah Rogers, Paul Mccartney ,Don Maclean ,Randy Crawford. Ian’s mother was singer/songwriter Rossetta Hightower who sung lead vocals for the 4 piece group The Orlons in the mid sixties.Having smash hits “Wah Wah Tusi” and “South Street” she also sung with the likes of John Lennon, Sam Cooke, and sung on the famous chidlin circuit with many great acts such as, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, and many others… As a child Ian showed his own ability and desire to follow in his parents footsteps because by the age of 3 Ian was playing piano and drums.Ian continued to develop by watching other musicians play as his household frequently had great musicians come around, the likes of Ronny Wood(Rolling Stones),Eric Clapton,Jimmy McCulloch (Paul McCartney and Wings) would frequent the Green household which stood young Ian in good stead. By the time Ian was 13 he was writing ,recording and producing his own material and playing in his school band from Ernest Bevin in tooting,Ian wrote a song that went on to win best composition for the music category in the televised special GLC Summer Arts Festival which was competition that many schools from the South London Boroughs took part in.The song was actually used as the theme music for the show.The song also won £4000 for the Ernest Bevin music department. By age 15 Ian joined the group Clem Curtiss and the Foundations known for the hits “Build Me Up Buttercup” and “Baby Now That I Found You” both Number 1 records in the late 60’s .It was in this band that Ian had the chance to play with amazing session musicians many of which were part of the Jazz Funk outfit Incognito, Ian toured up and down the UK playing Working Mans Clubs and Theatres.At age 16 Ian then joined Maxi Priest the Reggae singer playing both lead guitar and then bass touring UK,Europe and Africa.This included many TV appearances and songwriting. A year or so later Ian worked briefly with Bluey from Incognito co writing a song that was covered by Mica Paris which led to her signing at Fourth and Broadway a sub label distributing through Island Records.Later that year Ian was signed to Island Publishing by Marc Marot ,Ian worked on his solo projects and continued to write and co wrote a top 10 hit for the group London Beat with the song “A Better Love”.Shortly after Ian played bass/guitar and keyboards on the 1989 World Tour with Girl Group Bannarama, travelling to Japan ,Australian ,Asia,USA and UK.In 1990 Ian met up with soul singer Kenny Thomas and started writing and recording demos.This led to Kenny’s UK classic debut album “Voices” reaching double platinum status and the UK number 1 album spot,it included the hits “Best of You” ,a cover of the jam and lewis penned “Tender Love” and the massive “Thinking About Your Love” Over the course of the next 10 years Ian worked with the likes of Brand New Heavies,JTQ,Connor Reeves,Carleen Anderson,Lulu,Lutricia Mcneil,Monie Love,NU-Colors,Simply Red,Sting,Courtney Pine ,Nenah Cheery, Deni Hines,Chris Braid(SIA),Robyn,Jamelia,Truce,911,Billie,and Miceal Jackson’s sister Rebee Jackson. From 2003-2009 Ian worked as Co-writer and Co-producer and Engineer/Remixer for the Legendary DJ/Producer Paul Oakenfold. This saw Ian working with an incredible calibre of artists and projects ranging from Michael Jackson,Madonna,JLO,U2,Justin Timberlake,Matrix,Shrek 2,Computer Games ,Adverts etc,Resulting in 3 grammy nominations and many number 1 billboard dance hits. Ian co wrote and co-produced Madonna’s number 1 Hit Celebration it was the 6th biggest selling record that year world wide. Since then Ian has made 3 Gospel albums and is developing 2 of his children’s music careers ,Moko and Yasmin Green who sings lead vocals for pop sensation Clean Bandit.it.Ian worked heavily on the Mobo award winning gospel artist Lurine Cato’s album “Chosen To Serve” producing and co writing smash hit singles, “Power” which was number 1 on a step fwd official chart and second single “Wave It Away” Also Ian co-wrote and produced Fiona Yorke’s number 1 on the a step fwd chart with the urban sounding trap soul banger “Glory Cloud” and then releasing his own single “Better Than Good “featuring Gyamma, which also went on to be number 1 on the a step fwd chart, Ian Worked with Noel Robinson on his number 1 album Outrageous Love co writing 2 cuts on it. Ian is about to drop his 3rd solo Gospel album “i still believe”… which features, Gospel legend Noel Robinson ,Jason Porter who recently did well on The Voice,also features vocalist Myrycle Holloway who reached the finals of the USA’s The Voice. Ian is currently working with Soul RnB singer Trevor francis who also was on The Voice, Ian wrote and produced Trevor’s latest single “Thrones”.Also Ian’s son Moko has been releasing lots of new material which has over 600k streams on Spotify so far and is receiving capital extra support from DJ Rob Bruce for the songs,”Eighteen,”1 Time””Routine” and many more to follow..