Oliver Sean is a singer-songwriter, based in England, United Kingdom. His brand of music is known for its Americana influence with acoustic rock, world and contemporary undertones.
He is a member of the Recording Academy and a voting member for the Grammy Awards.
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Oliver Sean । Indian singer
Early life
Oliver Sean grew up in Goa, India. His mother is Goan Portuguese and his father is American. He was born to a musically inclined family as all of his uncles were musicians. He started to write songs when he was 11 years old and had a band at school. At the age of 13, Sean turned into a professional and played for weddings in his uncle’s band. Oliver Sean’s career was launched in his teens. When he was 17, he formed his own band called Cloud 9.
Oliver Sean’s discography with WOA International started in 1999 with his single “There She Is Again” at the age of 19, having recorded it three years earlier.
Breakthrough years (1999-2004)
Oliver Sean’s breakthrough is traced back to 1999 when his discography with W.O.A. Entertainment began, featuring the single “There She Is Again”. His debut album was I Like It. This album was nominated for ‘International Album of the Year’ by AVMax in 2003/04.[15] Also, one of the key moments was in the UK, when a studio head secured him a spot on Showcase TV that was aired on Sky/Granada TV.
Musical career (2005-2010)
In 2006, Sean was involved with writing music for the French Government for the tourism campaign of the Massif Region and official song for the Goa Floats at the India Republic Day Parade that won the top honors in 2006. In 2008, Sean came out with his second studio album called Darna Chod Do. The name of this album comes from Goan street slang.
Focus on world and film music (2016-2018)
Going deeper into world and film music in 2017, Sean composed the title track to a Goan (Konkani) feature film titled Devachem Planning. The singer’s 4th studio album Devil in Blue Jeans was released on 31 August 2017.[26]
The album was on the iTunes bestselling preorders list in the UK and two music videos/singles, New York and First Move, from the album are currently on rotation on Vh1 India/International, 9XO and RTP International. The third single from the album, “Walk Up and Kiss You”, was selected by NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) for the 61st Grammy Awards Nomination Ballots in Best American Roots Song and Best American Roots Performance categories.The single went on to hit No. 1 on the iTunes top 100 singles chart and iTunes Rock Chart.[29] and the Devil in Blue Jeans album hit No. 2 on the iTunes Rock Album Chart and No. 14 on the iTunes Top 100 album chart.
At the Fall 2018 International Independent Film Awards Sean’s single New York won Gold in the Best Music Video and Best Original Song categories.
Other ventures
Sean has produced both his own and various international artists’ music and music videos. He also hosts his own weekly radio show and podcast WOAFM99.
Awards and achievements
- AVMax International Album of the Year Nominee 2003
- MTV Super Select – I Like It, 2004
- MTV Most Wanted – I Like It, 2004
- B4U International TV Special – Live TV Concert, 2006
- Headiner at International Film Festival of India (IFFI) – 2006
- MTV Exclusive – Darna Chod Do, Music Video, 2008
- Zee TV Special TV Feature – Darna Chod Do, 2008
- Big Goemkar (Goan of Year) – Big FM, 2009
- Vh1 Top 10 (No.10) – Movies, Music Video 2011