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|alma mater=Sha Tin College, Berklee College of Music}}Lewis Loh, also known as LEW, is a Singaporean singer-songwriter. | |alma mater=Sha Tin College, Berklee College of Music}}Lewis Loh (born 9 August 1996), also known as LEW, is a Singaporean singer-songwriter. In 2015, his rendition of ''Our Singapore'' went viral on the Singapore Police Force Facebook page.<ref>Ho, Olivia. “Singing cop Lewis Loh creates a sensation as Singapore Police Video goes viral”. ''The Straits Times''. August 19, 2015. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singing-cop-lewis-loh-creates-a-sensation-as-singapore-police-video-goes-viral</ref> His songs have since appeared on iTunes Singapore’s Pop charts and have gained significant traction on Spotify. As of April 2020, Lew has 111,369 monthly listeners on [https://open.spotify.com/artist/31TM5zBknJ7ZInbxnR0rlX Spotify]. | ||
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Revision as of 10:43, 20 April 2020
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| Born | Lewis Loh 9 August 1996 Hong Kong |
| Education | Degree in Songwriting |
| Alma mater | Sha Tin College, Berklee College of Music |
| Website | http://www.lewloh.com/ |
Lewis Loh (born 9 August 1996), also known as LEW, is a Singaporean singer-songwriter. In 2015, his rendition of Our Singapore went viral on the Singapore Police Force Facebook page.[1] His songs have since appeared on iTunes Singapore’s Pop charts and have gained significant traction on Spotify. As of April 2020, Lew has 111,369 monthly listeners on Spotify.
Background
LEW first dabbled in singing when he auditioned for a solo part in a school production of 'The Lion King' at the age of 11.[2] In these early years, he mainly did covers of songs from artists such as Ed Sheeran, Birdy and Passenger.[3] After experiencing his first heartbreak at 17 years old, LEW started writing his own songs.[4] One of LEW’s songwriting influences is Michael David Rosenberg, the front-man of British band Passenger.[5]
In 2015, LEW appeared in a video (Facebook video) as the lead singer for the SPF band's rendition of ‘One Singapore’.[6] The video went viral and he had been dubbed the 'Singing Cop' at the time. As of May 2019, the video has more than 400,000 views, 9,000 shares and 9,000 likes on Facebook.[7] In the same year, LEW participated in a National Arts Council music programme and was one of six artists to be awarded the Noise Singapore Award. Along with the award, LEW had also received a grant worth S$5,000.[8]
Having been open about his bisexuality, LEW has been featured on Dear Straight People, a local LGBT online publication.[9][10] On the platform, he covered the National Day song ‘Home’ (YouTube video) and appeared in the music video alongside prominent members of the local LGBT community including NORIStar, Alexander Teh, Faliqh and Otto Fong.[11]
YouTube
LEW regularly uploads covers and music videos on his YouTube channel (YouTube channel). As of May 2019, he has more than 400,000 views on his channel which has more than 5,800 subscribers. His most popular videos include ‘LEW - Loved You So (Official Audio)’ (YouTube video) and ‘LEW - Two (Official Music Video)’ (YouTube video) with more than 68,000 views each.[12]LEW has also been featured by other local content creators on YouTube such as The Smart Local. In 2018, he appeared in Season 2, Episode 35 of TSL Plays and also TSL Office Jams.
Discography
Albums
In 2018, LEW released two albums titled 'There's Something in My Eye' and 'ENFJ'.
| Album | There's Something in My Eye | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Human Pillow | 2:40 |
| 2 | Frank Ocean Song | 2:45 |
| 3 | Honest | 2:40 |
| 4 | Lauren's Song | 3:12 |
| 5 | A Little Convicted | 0:59 |
| 6 | Short Story Long | 3:52 |
| Album | ENFJ | Duration |
| 1 | ENFJ | 3:37 |
| 2 | Treehouse | 3:33 |
| 3 | Pillow Thoughts | 4:47 |
| 4 | Flaws | 3:46 |
| 5 | Mental Storms | 3:40 |
| 6 | We're Not Ordinary | 3:27 |
In 2017, LEW released his debut album titled ‘Lullacry’. The album had managed to garner over 2.1 million plays on Spotify with it topping the Singapore iTunes Charts as well. Furthermore, the album was able to rank sixth on the iTunes Charts in China and ninth in Taiwan.[13] According to a 2017 interview with Buro247, the song ‘All I Am’ follows the story of someone who was falling in love with a more complicated person while ‘Wings’ was a testament to the flaws possessed by every individual.[14]
| Album | Lullacry | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prelude | 0:46 |
| 2 | Crazy | 3:41 |
| 3 | Wings | 3:29 |
| 4 | Greed | 2:51 |
| 5 | Reality (ft. Joie Tan) | 4:01 |
| 6 | Boy I Knew | 3:25 |
| 7 | Organs | 4:12 |
| 8 | Loved You So - Lullacry Version | 4:08 |
| 9 | Infection | 3:30 |
| 10 | All I Am | 4:59 |
| 11 | Baby Steps (ft. Joie Tan) | 5:38 |
| 12 | Contract | 3:35 |
| 13 | Pill | 4:47 |
Singles
In 2018, LEW collaborated with Indonesian producer Abram and Singapore singer-songwriter Theodora on the song ‘War in My Brain’.[15] LEW's 2016 single 'Loved You So' ranked ninth on the iTunes Singapore Pop Charts.[16]
| Year | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | We’re Not Ordinary | 3:27 |
| 2018 | Flaws | 3:46 |
| 2018 | Lies and Covers (SLAYN) | 2:57 |
| 2018 | Insomnia (Ft. Jajoma) | 2:48 |
| 2018 | Love Is | 3:38 |
| 2018 | War in My Brain (with ABRAM and Theodora) | 3:04 |
| 2016 | Loved You So | 4:10 |
| 2016 | Two | 3:26 |
Performances
Concert / Showcase
| Date | Festival | Organiser | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 July 2017 | LEW - Lullacry Album Launch[17] | - | The Annexe Studio, Esplanade, Singapore |
Media appearances
| Year | Partner / Organisation | Media appearances |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Smart Lcoal | LEW was featured in the fourth episode of TSL Office Jams.[18] |
| 2017 | MTV | LEW was interviewed as part of MTV’s Bi Visibility Day 2017.[19] |
| The Straits Times | LEW was featured on ST Sessions which features local talents.[20] |
Music festivals
| Date | Festival | Organiser | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2018 | SHINE Festival 2018[21]SHINE Festival is an annual festival held to showcase local talents. | National Youth Council | OCBC Square Stage, Singapore Sports Hub Singapore |
| July 2017 | SHINE Festival 2017[22] | National Youth Council | Orchard Road, Singapore |
| 17 December 2016 | *Scape The Invasion[23]LEW performed with Singaporean artist Joie Tan. | *Scape | *Scape The Ground Theatre, Singapore |
| 19 June 2016 | The Twenty Something Theatre Festival | - | Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore |
| 2013 | Clockenflap 2013[24]LEW performed a duet with Scottish artist Nina Nesbitt. | Magnetic Asia | Hong Kong |
Others
| Date | Festival | Organiser | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 October 2016 | Bandwagon Nights[25]The series also featured Singaporean band Sphaeras | Bandwagon | Hard Rock Cafe, Singapore |
| 2 September 2016 | Mosaic Music Weekend[26] | Esplanade | Esplanade Outdoor Theatre |
| 3 October 2015 | Make Some Noise![27]The series featured talents from Noise Singapore’s The Music Mentorship Programme 2015 | Esplanade | Esplanade Concourse, Singapore |
References / Citations
- ↑ Ho, Olivia. “Singing cop Lewis Loh creates a sensation as Singapore Police Video goes viral”. The Straits Times. August 19, 2015. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singing-cop-lewis-loh-creates-a-sensation-as-singapore-police-video-goes-viral
- ↑ Sakshi Kuashik. “ASIAN ED SHEERAN: FALL IN LOVE WITH LEWIS LOH, HONG KONG’S RISING SINGER-SONGWRITING STAR”. Coconuts Singapore. September 18, 2014. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://coconuts.co/hongkong/features/asian-ed-sheeran-fall-love-lewis-loh-hong-kongs-rising-singer-songwriting-star
- ↑ Sakshi Kuashik. “ASIAN ED SHEERAN: FALL IN LOVE WITH LEWIS LOH, HONG KONG’S RISING SINGER-SONGWRITING STAR”. Coconuts Singapore. September 18, 2014. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://coconuts.co/hongkong/features/asian-ed-sheeran-fall-love-lewis-loh-hong-kongs-rising-singer-songwriting-star
- ↑ Foo, Sean. “Out Of The Closet: Lewis Loh aka LEW Shares His Story”. Dear Straight People. September 5, 2017. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://dearstraightpeople.com/2017/09/05/out-of-the-closet-lewis-loh-aka-lew-shares-his-story/
- ↑ “Artist Spotlight: LEW”. Bakchormeeboy. August 9, 2017. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://bakchormeeboy.com/2017/08/09/artist-spotlight-lew/
- ↑ Ho, Olivia. “Singing cop Lewis Loh creates a sensation as Singapore Police Video goes viral”. The Straits Times. August 19, 2015. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singing-cop-lewis-loh-creates-a-sensation-as-singapore-police-video-goes-viral
- ↑ Singapore Police Force. Facebook. August 9, 2015. Accessed on 21 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce/videos/10154180413369408/
- ↑ Malcolm Mcnicol. “LEW had to turn down The Voice but that didn’t stop him becoming #5 on Spotify’s “Singapore Viral 50s” playlist”. Young Post. July 9, 2017. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://yp.scmp.com/entertainment/music/article/106729/lew-had-turn-down-voice-didnt-stop-him-becoming-5-spotify%E2%80%99s-
- ↑ "Out Of The Closet: Lewis Loh aka LEW Shares His Story". Dear Straight People. September 5, 2017. Accessed on 21 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://dearstraightpeople.com/2017/09/05/out-of-the-closet-lewis-loh-aka-lew-shares-his-story/
- ↑ Dear Straight People. "12 LGBTQ Singaporeans Share Their Hopes For Singapore". Dear Straight People. August 9, 2017. Accessed on 21 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://dearstraightpeople.com/2017/08/09/12-lgbtq-singaporeans-share-their-hopes-for-singapore/
- ↑ Dear Straight People. "HOME - LGBT NATIONAL DAY COVER OF KIT CHAN". YouTube. August 6, 2017. Accessed on 21 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=188&v=CvhMI8Sm-_Y
- ↑ “LEW”. SocialBlade. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/nerualsiwel/videos/mostviewed
- ↑ “Bio”. Lew Loh. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.lewloh.com/bio
- ↑ Adibah Isa. “LEW talks us through his new album, Lullacry”. Buro247 Singapore. July 8, 2017. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.buro247.sg/culture/music/lew-lullacry-album-launch-singapore.html
- ↑ Surej Singh. “LEW and Theodora collaborate with Indonesian producer Abram for ‘War In My Brain’ - Listen”. Bandwagon. May 25, 2018. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/lew-and-theodora-collaborate-with-indonesian-producer-abram-for-war-in-my-brain-listen
- ↑ “Bio”. Lew Loh. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.lewloh.com/bio
- ↑ “LEW - Lullacry Album Launch”. Peatix. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://lullacry.peatix.com/?lang=en-sg
- ↑ TheSmartLocal. "TSL Office James | LEW - Flaws". YouTube. August 8, 2018. Accessed on 21 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZJZSYZSIvw
- ↑ Ony Anukem. “BI VISIBILITY DAY 2017 - Q&A WITH LEW’. MTV Staying Alive. August 23, 2017. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: http://www.mtvstayingalive.org/blog/2017/09/bi-visibility-day-2017-qa-with-lew/
- ↑ Eddino Abdul Hadi. “ST Sessions: Lew mends broken heart with music”. The Straits Times. January 6, 2017. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/st-sessions-lew-mends-broken-heart-with-music
- ↑ Gwee, Karen. “More than 30 artists, including Joe Flizzow, Charlie Lim, Tabitha Nauser to perform at SHINE Festival this weekend”. Bandwagon. August 1, 2018. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/youthx-shine-festival-joe-flizzow-charlie-lim-tabitha-nauser-etc
- ↑ “Shine Festival 2017 - LEW Performance”. Twitch TV. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/156512477
- ↑ Hon, Jing Yi. “Nathan Hartono, Inch Chua to collaborate on stage for the first time at *SCAPE The Invasion Festival”. Today. December 16, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/nathan-hartono-inch-chua-collaborate-stage-first-time-scape-invasion-festival
- ↑ Sakshi Kuashik. “ASIAN ED SHEERAN: FALL IN LOVE WITH LEWIS LOH, HONG KONG’S RISING SINGER-SONGWRITING STAR”. Coconuts Singapore. September 18, 2014. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://coconuts.co/hongkong/features/asian-ed-sheeran-fall-love-lewis-loh-hong-kongs-rising-singer-songwriting-star
- ↑ “LEW and Sphaeras lined up for Bandwagon Nights at Hard Rock Cafe”. Bandwagon. October 9, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/lew-and-sphaeras-lined-up-for-bandwagon-nights
- ↑ “LEW”. Esplanade. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/mosaic-music-weekend/2016/lew-mmw
- ↑ “LEW”. Esplanade. Accessed on 1 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/noise-singapore/2015/lew