I don’t think there’s much to say about this guy. I think he’s great, the world thinks he’s great and he also has a great voice. He’s the only and I mean the ONLY rapper I still listen to. (and yes, contrary to the popular belief, Example IS a rapper). Why do I like him so much? Because his style is new and fresh and that’s what I am always looking for. Something new.
His real name is Elliot Gleave and, According to the Kickstarts Songfacts, Gleave’s performing name goes back to his schooldays when he was rapping in the playground and some guy nicknamed him Example from his initials EG. Even though he started releasing songs somewhere in the year of 204, his breakthrough years were 2009-2010, when he released an EP called „Won’t go quietly”, featuring „Watch the sun come up”, „Won’t go quietly” and „Kickstarts”.
Just one year later he released another critically aclaimed EP called „Playing in the shadows”. This album is huge, really. I can talk about each and every single song featured on it for a few hours each. Actually, it’s that great that it debuted at number one in the UK albums chart.
Over the years, example worked with various artists such as Flux Pavilion, Feed Me ( For those who didn’t know, his single called „Midnight Run” is actually produced by Jon Gooch ), Chase & Status, Professor Green, etc.
In 2012, he confirmed a release of a 4th album. He will be collaborating with producers like : Dillon Francis, Tommy Trash, Benga, Michael Woods and so on.
So, next time you are looking for some really inspiring and interesting lyrics or just a bunch of songs with meaning, be sure to search this guy on youtube.
His real name is Elliot Gleave and, According to the Kickstarts Songfacts, Gleave’s performing name goes back to his schooldays when he was rapping in the playground and some guy nicknamed him Example from his initials EG. Even though he started releasing songs somewhere in the year of 204, his breakthrough years were 2009-2010, when he released an EP called „Won’t go quietly”, featuring „Watch the sun come up”, „Won’t go quietly” and „Kickstarts”.
Over the years, example worked with various artists such as Flux Pavilion, Feed Me ( For those who didn’t know, his single called „Midnight Run” is actually produced by Jon Gooch ), Chase & Status, Professor Green, etc.
In 2012, he confirmed a release of a 4th album. He will be collaborating with producers like : Dillon Francis, Tommy Trash, Benga, Michael Woods and so on.
So, next time you are looking for some really inspiring and interesting lyrics or just a bunch of songs with meaning, be sure to search this guy on youtube.










