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Edward Bruce
Born (1997-07-26) 26 July 1997 (age 28)
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Years active2016–present
LabelsTMG, Red Bull, Sony
Websitevxxecb.com

Edward Bruce (born 26 July 1997) is a British music executive and producer.[1] He is the founder and CEO of TUIGSE Music Group (TMG), an independent music label, and co-founder of public relations agency Blackspire Partners.[2][3] Bruce has received Gold and Platinum certifications in France and Belgium for contributions to Loïc Nottet's album Selfocracy (2017).[4][5]

Early life and education

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Bruce was born on 26 July 1997, in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.[citation needed] He attended Robert Gordon’s College.[6] In 2015, he moved to Glasgow to pursue a degree in computing science at the University of Glasgow.[2]

Career

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While studying, Bruce founded TMG,[7] an independent music label to collaborate with British grime and hip-hop artists.[2] Bruce has collaborated with brands like the BBC and Boiler Room and engaged in writing sessions with Red Bull Music and Sony/RCA Records UK.[8] Notably, he invested in British rapper Giggs' UK tour, managed grime producers for Red Bull Music's "Beat Roots" mixtape,[9] and influenced Scottish rapper Shogun's career such as his role in the BBC TV series "The Rap Game UK"[10] and collaborating with Dizzee Rascal.[2][3][11]

He has received several awards, including the Silver IMPALA certification for his contribution to Shogun's Katana EP[12] and both Platinum and Gold certification awards in Belgium for his involvement in Loïc Nottet's "Selfocracy" album, released under Sony/Jive Epic.[citation needed] He has also received Gold certification for album sales in France.[2][7][8]

In 2021, Bruce and Lewis Webster co-founded Blackspire Partners, a PR/marketing agency.[2][8]

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ Peck, Molly (15 February 2024). "Lewis Webster & Edward Bruce: How Blackspire Partners' music industry roots are reshaping PR & marketing". Rolling Stone UK.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Grant, Shawn (3 April 2023). "Music Executive Edward Bruce Doubles Down On PR With Blackspire Press". The Source. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b Staff, Notion (26 May 2023). "Taking PR By Storm: Edward Bruce On Blackspire Press". Notion. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Les certifications". SNEP (in French). Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  5. ^ "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". www.ultratop.be. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Blackspire Press Aims to Thwart Traditional PR Firms' Practices by Offering Coverage Guarantees". Grazia USA. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Edward Bruce Gives a Rare Glimpse into His Work as an Executive Music Producer". hoodcriticmagazine.com. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  8. ^ a b c "Edward Bruce Has Paved His Own Path as an International Executive Music Producer". musictimes.com. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Beat Roots: Meet the MCs and producers". Red Bull. 15 September 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  10. ^ Rennie, Alison (2 November 2020). "Straight outta Paisley - Rapper features in reality TV series". Daily Record. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  11. ^ "Shogun: 'I told the prison guards I wasn't coming back'". BBC News. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  12. ^ "Shogun - Katana EP review: The Skinny". www.theskinny.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
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