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Born 20 June 1982.

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Example - Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend

A highlights compilation of Example's set at Radio 1's Hackney Weekend.

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Biography

Elliot John Gleave (born 20 June 1982), better known by his stage name Example, is an English singer and rapper signed to Data Records. His name arose due to his initials being E.G., which is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase exempli gratia ("for example").

Example first found success with the release of his second studio album, Won't Go Quietly, which peaked at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart. The album had two top 10 singles, "Won't Go Quietly" and "Kickstarts". His third album Playing in the Shadows was released on 4 September 2011. The album debuted at number 1 on the UK Album Charts with two number 1 singles, "Changed the Way You Kiss Me" and "Stay Awake". His fourth album, The Evolution of Man was released on 19 November 2012.

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Latest News Stories

News from the BBC

  1. Example announces 2013 residency

    Thu 13 Dec 2012 16:16

    The rapper announces an exclusive residency at Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks next summer.

  2. Example cancels UK tour dates

    Tue 2 Oct 2012 15:10

    The rapper and singer cancels more UK tour dates because of a problem with his left leg.

  3. Example cancels gigs after injury

    Wed 5 Sep 2012 12:08

    The rapper and singer says he is being forced to rest for the next few weeks after...

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  2. Tip of the Week: Louise Golbey - Same Old, Same Old (Maida Vale session)

    Fri 26 Feb 2010 16:42 Last weekend, we descended upon Maida Vale studios with a dozen or so very talented... Richard Banks

  3. Example - 'Won't Go Quietly'

    Sun 17 Jan 2010 10:55 Please don't look at this photograph, especially if you are of a delicate constitution... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews

  1. The Evolution of Man 2012

    Review of The Evolution of Man

    Reviewed by Johnny Sharp

    Versatile London rave-rapper turns more misery into money.

  2. Playing in the Shadows 2011

    Review of Playing in the Shadows

    Reviewed by John Aizlewood

    A third album which should establish Example as a chart-topper for the long haul.

  3. Won’t Go Quietly 2010

    Review of Won’t Go Quietly

    Reviewed by Mike Diver

    Somehow both tremendously boisterous and horrendously bland.

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Latest Tracks Played on the BBC

  1. Changed The Way You Kiss Me

    BBC Radio 1 | Scott Mills 22/05/2013

     
  2. Stay Awake

    BBC Radio 1 | Dev 20/05/2013

     
  3. Kickstarts

    BBC Radio 1 | The Matt Edmondson Show 19/05/2013

     
  4. Won't Go Quietly

    BBC Radio 1 | Scott Mills Psy Tells All!

     
  5. Say Nothing (Foamo Remix)

    BBC 1Xtra | MistaJam Brighty Brings Your Daily Dose Mix

     

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