Everything you need to know about DJ Nathan Dawe
The man behind hits like '0800 Heaven' and 'Ten (Get Back Up)'
Nathan Dawe is one of the most in-demand DJs in the UK right now, having teamed up with some massive artists over his career so far - such as Little Mix, Ella Henderson, KSI and Bebe Rexha.
Last year was a great year for Nathan, who released '0800 Heaven', an epic collab with none other than fellow DJ Joel Corry and his pal Ella Henderson. And he's already having a brilliant 2024 too, having released 'We Ain't Here For Long', 'Ten (Get Back Up)' with MNEK and he has another collab on the horizon called 'Higher'. Find out more about the music maker right here...
Who is Nathan Dawe?
Nathan Dawe is a music producer and DJ from England, best known for his hit singles 'Lighter' with KSI, and '0800 Heaven' with Joel Corry and Ella Henderson.
The aspiring producer has also worked with the likes of Little Mix and Anne-Marie and started DJing when he was just 11-years-old.
Unlike many other artists, Nathan actually started out his music career by releasing remixes onto Soundcloud, sharing 30-minute mashups with genres like pop, hip-hop, reggae, house and bassline.
His debut single 'Cheatin' was then released in August 2018.
How old is Nathan Dawe?
Nathan was born on 25th May 1994, making him 30-years-old. On his 30th birthday in May 2024, he shared a series of snaps from throughout his life - from adorable baby to performing on his decks around 11-years-old!
He wrote: 'Big 30 🎂🎈 Goodbye to my twenties 😭… what a decade it’s been ❤️ thank you to absolutely everyone who has played a part in it, no matter how big or small. I’ve achieved things I never thought were possible. I’ve also learnt so much when I’ve not always made the best decisions.
'Forever grateful for the amazing memories made in the last ten years and I can’t wait to see what the next decade has in store. There’s still a long way to go 🙏🏼 Thank you for all the birthday wishes ❤️.' (sic)
Where is Nathan Dawe from?
Nathan was born and raised in Burton upon Trent in England.
How do you say Nathan Dawe?
It's pretty much what is looks like on the tin - 'nay-thuhn daw'.
How tall is he?
Seemingly a hot topic of conversation, Nathan confirmed on his Instagram Story that he is 5ft 11in.
Nathan Dawe songs:
Nathan has released a number of certified bangers since he signed with Atlantic Records. You can see his released hits below:
'Cheatin'
His debut single 'Cheatin', a sample of Deborah Cox's 'It's Over Now', was released in August 2018 and featured MALIKA. The track peaked at 94 in the Official UK Charts.
'Repeat After Me'
Nathan followed up with 'Repeat After Me' in 2019, featuring vocals from Melissa Steel.
'Flowers'
Nathan sampled UK garage duo Sweet Female Attitude's 'Flowers' in 2019, this time lending the help from English rapper Jaykae and garage legend MALIKA. Not only did it reach Platinum status, it also peaked at Number 12 in the Official UK Charts.
'Lighter'
Perhaps one of his most popular song to date, Nathan teamed up with British YouTuber and rapper KSI, and singer Ella Henderson on the track 'Lighter' in 2020. The single peaked at Number 3 in the Official UK Charts, Nathan's highest placing to date.
'No Time For Tears'
Little Mix fans were over the moon in 2019 when Nathan announced he'd teamed up with the girls on upbeat track 'No Time For Tears'. The popular single featured on the extended version of Little Mix's album 'Confetti'.
'Way Too Long'
Nathan joined forced with the legendary Anne-Marie and MoStack on the track 'Way Too Long', which features on Anne-Marie's second studio album 'Therapy'.
The track peaked at number 37 in the Official UK Charts.
'21 Reasons' with Ella Henderson
'21 Reasons' was a banger released by Nathan and Ella in April 2022. The song performed well in the charts, reaching Number 9. In May 2023, the single went Platinum, making it his biggest single yet!
Taking to Instagram to celebrate the song becoming his biggest so far, Nathan wrote: '💿 PLATINUM BABY 💿 21 Reasons has now sold over 600,000 copies and is officially my biggest single ever 🎉'. (sic)
'0800 Heaven' with Joel Corry and Ella Henderson
Nahtan teamed up with Joel Corry and Ella Henderson in 2023 to release '0800 Heaven'. The song was very popular and became a Top 10 hit for the trio. Backstage at Hits Live Liverpool, in 2023, Ella told us she was doing a writing camp with Nathan Dawe, and the pair wrote the song just a few weeks before its release.
"This has happened very, very fast," she explained. "The next thing you know he's (Nathan) sent it to Joel, Joel rings me and he's like, 'I want to come on it, we've got to do it together', and then, here we are, it's happening! So, we're absolutely buzzing.
"It is a really fun record," she continued.
'Heart Still Beating' with Bebe Rexha
Serving as the first time this duo have collaborated on a track together, Nathan and Bebe released their bop 'Heart Still Beating' on 27th October 2023.
Speculation over the collab began earlier that month, when Nathan took to his socials to share a text conversation between him and his manager, revealing that someone pretty huge had reached out wanting to 'jump on' an instrumental.
It was later confirmed on 15th October 2023 that he was teaming up with Bebe, with the pair sharing teasers up until the release date.
'We Ain't Here For Long'
'We Ain't Here For Long' was released on 2nd February 2024.
'Ten (Get Back Up)'
Nathan released a song with MNEK called 'Ten (Get Back Up)' in June 2024. Before the song was released, the DJ explained it was about resilience and how perseverance pays off.
What is Nathan's latest song?
'Higher' will be Nathan's next song, released on 23rd August. The song is a collaboration with Joel Corry and singer Sacha.
Who has Nathan collaborated with?
Nathan has collaborated with a number of huge artists so far in his career, including KSI, Little Mix and Anne-Marie.
He's also worked with the likes of Ella Henderson, Joel Corry, MoStack, Jaykae, MALIKA and Melissa Steel. In October 2023, Nathan announced he and Bebe Rexha were working together, releasing their collab later that month, and in June 2024 released a song with MNEK called 'Ten (Get Back Up)'.
What football team does he support?
Nathan is a MASSIVE football fan and has been a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa. The DJ often posts about his beloved club and even wore a Villa shirt to The BRIT Awards under his suit in February 2021.
Ahead of the 2021/22 Premier League season, Nathan was asked by the West Midlands club to be the face of their brand new kit launch.
Posing in the jersey, he wrote on Instagram: 'My club ❤️ an honour to be the face of the 21/22 kit launch 🙏🏼 @avfcofficial SWIPE ➡️'. (sic)
Check out which football teams your favourite artists support:
Ant and Dec - Newcastle United
TV presenters Ant and Dec make it no secret that they are beloved Newcastle United fans! The Geordie duo are often spotted at games in the Toon, sitting alongside the club's directors Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi.
Despite missing some games due to their work commitments, the boys are never too far away from their phones watching their beloved team play.
Ed Sheeran - Ipswich Town
Ed Sheeran and his wife Cherry Seaborn are massive Ipswich Town supporters, with the pair attending a number of games in the past.
Will Ferrell - Chelsea
American actor Will Ferrell is a huge Chelsea fan and is often in attendance of games at Stamford Bridge.
Jade Thirlwall - South Shields and Newcastle United
As well as supporting Newcastle United, Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall is often spotted at her local town's football team - South Shields FC.
In August 2020, Jade became the Honorary President of South Shields Football Club, with the club saying: "We are proud to announce that Jade Thirlwall has accepted the role of Honorary President at South Shields Football Club."
Anne Hathaway - Arsenal
Actress Anne Hathaway let slip during an interview in 2024 that she is a huge fan of London club Arsenal. Anne couldn't hide her excitement mid-interview when Leandro Trossard scored a late winner for the Gunners. After the footage went rival, Trossard sent a video message to Anne, leaving her 'shaking'.
AJ Tracey - Tottenham
'West Ten' rapper AJ Tracey is a massive Spurs fan! Not only did he perform at the club's 2019 Nike kit launch, he's also been spotted in the crown and in the dressing rooms, getting photos with plays such as Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Son Heung-min.
Drake - Chelsea
Drake is a massive Chelsea fan and even had a kick about with the team before a Champions League match back in 2012.
The rapper was later photographed in the dressing room with Chelsea legends such as John Terry, Ashley Cole and Didier Drogba.
Liam Payne - West Brom
Liam Payne was often spotted attending West Brom games during his time in One Direction, and when his son Bear Grey Payne was born in 2017, the club even mocked up a little shirt for him - cute!
Aitch - Manchester United
Not only is Aitch good mates with former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, the rapper also launched the club's 2019 home kit!
Perrie Edwards - Liverpool
Despite also having a soft-spot for her hometown team Newcastle United, Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards showed massive support for Liverpool when her fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain played for them.
When Liverpool won the Champions League back in 2019, Perrie was pictured celebrating on the pitch with her man, and of course THAT trophy!
Dave - Manchester United
Dave often tweets his love (and frustration) about his beloved team Manchester United, with the 'Location' hit maker previously helping the club secure the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
In September 2020, Dave's dreams come true when he played at Old Trafford as part of this year's Soccer Aid game!
Jess Glynne - Arsenal
Jess Glynne has a massive passion for football, and in particular her beloved Arsenal! Back in 2015 the club gave Jess a VIP tour around the Emirates after discovering she was such a big fan!
Jess also performed at Wembley Stadium ahead of Arsenal's FA Community Shield game against Chelsea back in August 2015. She's now dating former Arsenal Ladies player Alex Scott.
Prince William and Prince George - Aston Villa
Prince William and his eldest son Prince George are massive fans of Aston Villa! The dad-and-son duo often attend games together, with Prince William even sharing a message on social media when his team qualified for the Champions League!
Stormzy - Manchester United
Another huge star that supports the Red Devils is Stormzy! As well as attending the club's end of season party, the 'Vossi Bop' singer has been down at the training ground a number of times!
KSI - Arsenal
YouTuber KSI is a massive Arsenal fan, with the rapper featuring a lot on AFTV. KSI also gets some of the players involved on his own YouTube channel, playing FIFA against the likes of Mesut Özil.
In 2022, KSI's popular drink PRIME partnered with Arsenal.
Sylvester Stallone - Everton
Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone is a fan of Merseyside club Liverpool. Sylvester has a close friendship with club's former director Robert Earl, and has been spotted a games before! He even once expressed his regret in not buying the club when he had the chance.
Nathan Dawe - Aston Villa
DJ Nathan Dawe is a lifelong Aston Villa fan, so it's no surprise he was over the moon when the club managed to finish in the Top 4 during the 23/24 season.
Noel Gallagher - Manchester City
Musician Noel Gallagher is a Manchester City fan through and through. Despite opting not to join in with the Poznan as Man City beat Fulham during the 23/24 season, Noel is often seen in the crown at games, as well as joining the players on their celebratory tours.
Noel's brother and fellow Oasis star Liam is also a big City fan!
Big Zuu - Liverpool
Rapper Big Zuu is a huge fan of Liverpool! He was invited to a number of games during the 2019 season, as well as filming content with former players such as Jordan Henderson and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Young T & Bugsey - Arsenal and Manchester United
They are the best of friends but when it comes to football Young T & Bugsey have a major rivalry! Whilst Young T is a huge Arsenal fan, Bugsey's loyalties are with Manchester United.
Sam Fender - Newcastle United
Born in North Shields, it's no surprise 'Seventeen Going Under' singer Sam Fender is true Geordie! Sam has adored Newcastle United since he was a little boy and in 2023 his dreams came true when he played a number of sold-out shows at his beloved St James' Park.
What school did Nathan Dawe go to?
Nathan went to school at Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College in the Stapenhill area of Burton upon Trent.
How can I follow him on social media?
Nathan is very active on his social media accounts, you can check out his handles below:
You can follow Nathan Dawe on Instagram: nathandawe
You can follow Nathan Dawe on X, formerly Twitter: @NathanDawe
You can follow Nathan Dawe on Facebook: Nathan Dawe
You can follow Nathan Dawe on TikTok: nathandawe
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