Edward Bruce (music executive)
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Edward Bruce | |
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| Born | 26 July 1997 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | TMG, Red Bull, Sony |
| Website | vxxecb |
Edward Bruce (born 26 July 1997) is a British music executive and producer.[citation needed] He is the founder and CEO of TUIGSE Music Group (TMG), an independent music label, and co-founder of public relations agency Blackspire Partners.[1][2][3][4] Bruce has received Gold and Platinum certifications in France and Belgium for contributions to Loïc Nottet's album Selfocracy (2017).[5][6]
Early life and education[edit]
Bruce was born on 26 July 1997, in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.[citation needed] He attended Robert Gordon’s College.[7] In 2015, he moved to Glasgow to pursue a degree in computing science at the University of Glasgow.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
While studying, Bruce founded TMG,[8] an independent music label to collaborate with British grime and hip-hop artists.[1] Bruce has collaborated with brands like the BBC and Boiler Room and engaged in writing sessions with Red Bull Music and Sony/RCA Records UK.[9] Notably, he invested in British rapper Giggs' UK tour, managed grime producers for Red Bull Music's "Beat Roots" mixtape,[10] and influenced Scottish rapper Shogun's career such as his role in the BBC TV series "The Rap Game UK"[11] and collaborating with Dizzee Rascal.[1][2][12]
He has received several awards, including the Silver IMPALA certification for his contribution to Shogun's Katana EP[13] and both Platinum and Gold certification awards in Belgium for his involvement in Loïc Nottet's "Selfocracy" album, released under Sony/Jive Epic. He has also received Gold certification for album sales in France.[1][8][9]
In 2021, Bruce and Lewis Webster co-founded Blackspire Partners, a PR/marketing agency.[1][4][9]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Grant, Shawn (3 April 2023). "Music Executive Edward Bruce Doubles Down On PR With Blackspire Press". The Source. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ a b Staff, Notion (26 May 2023). "Taking PR By Storm: Edward Bruce On Blackspire Press". Notion. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ Brazendale, Sarah (4 October 2021). "Edward Bruce shares the behind the scenes of his career in the music industry". Daily Record. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b Peck, Molly (15 February 2024). "Lewis Webster & Edward Bruce: How Blackspire Partners' music industry roots are reshaping PR & marketing". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Les certifications". SNEP (in French). Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Blackspire Press Aims to Thwart Traditional PR Firms' Practices by Offering Coverage Guarantees". Grazia USA. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Edward Bruce Gives a Rare Glimpse into His Work as an Executive Music Producer". hoodcriticmagazine.com. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "Edward Bruce Has Paved His Own Path as an International Executive Music Producer". musictimes.com. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Beat Roots: Meet the MCs and producers". Red Bull. 15 September 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ Rennie, Alison (2 November 2020). "Straight outta Paisley - Rapper features in reality TV series". Daily Record. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Shogun: 'I told the prison guards I wasn't coming back'". BBC News. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Shogun - Katana EP review: The Skinny". www.theskinny.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2023.