He released the music video for his debut single " Can't Say No" on 1 March 2012, which by September 2012 had already surpassed fourteen million views. Maynard had signed to Parlophone in 2010. It was announced on 31 January 2012 that Maynard had been crowned winner of the award, having received approximately 48% of the public vote. In November 2011, Maynard received a nomination for MTV's Brand New for 2012 award, competing alongside Delilah, Michael Kiwanuka, Lana Del Rey and Lianne La Havas. Maynard was brought to label attention when American singer/songwriter Ne-Yo watched a cover version of his track " Beautiful Monster" – who contacted the musician soon afterwards, and Ne-Yo became Maynard's mentor. Together they have covered a variety of songs, including: Chris Brown (" Crawl"), Taio Cruz (" Dynamite"), Rihanna (" Only Girl (In the World)"). Throughout 2009–present, Maynard uploaded cover versions of songs with rapper and close friend, Anthony "Anth" Melo who resides in Virginia. On, Maynard signed up to online video-sharing website YouTube and in 2008 uploaded his very first video of him singing "Breathe" by fellow British musician Lee Carr. The album peaked at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, and charted in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy and United States. Another two singles were released after the album release.
The second single " Vegas Girl" was released the same day as Contrast, entering at number 4. The album's lead single " Can't Say No" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 2. Contrast mainly includes production from The Invisible Men, who produced seven of the fourteen songs available on the album, along with production from Pharrell Williams, Stargate, Benny Blanco, Midi Mafia, Crada, Lucas Secon, Quiz & Larossi, and Eagle Eye, among others, and features guest appearances from American recording artists Ne-Yo and Pharrell Williams, as well as British record artist Rita Ora.Ĭontrast was recorded between 20 and its album's music consists of pop and R&B. It was released on 30 July 2012 in the United Kingdom through Parlophone and across Europe between August and October. Contrast is the debut studio album by English pop singer Conor Maynard.
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