Sebastian Kole

Coleridge Gardner Tillman (born January 17, 1989), who goes by the stage name Sebastian Kole, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer from Birmingham, Alabama. He is currently signed to EP Entertainment and Motown Records. Prior to his work with Motown, Sebastian was known for co-writing on a Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida single titled "Goin' In". Since signing with EP Entertainment/Motown in 2012, Sebastian worked with label-mate Alessia Cara, co-writing and co-producing her album, including her debut single "Here" (along with Grammy-winning producers Andrew "Pop" Wansel and Oak).[1]

Sebastian Kole
Birth nameColeridge Gardner Tillman
Also known asSebastian Kole
Born (1989-01-17) January 17, 1989
Birmingham, Alabama
GenresPop, R&B
Occupation(s)Songwriter, producer, singer
InstrumentsPiano, drums, guitar
LabelsEP Entertainment Motown Records/Universal Music Group
Associated actsAlessia Cara
Jennifer Lopez
Flo Rida

Early life

Sebastian Kole was born Coleridge Gardner Tillman,[2] on January 17,[3] 1989,[4] in Birmingham, Alabama. He learned music through church, where he began singing in choral and playing doctor at the age of 5. At age 13 he began to delve into a rap career and writing his own songs, which evolved into a singing career once he started college.

Career

Kole would play at various bars and clubs while attending the University of Alabama where he eventually graduated as a Music Tech major. Upon his graduation, Sebastian moved back home and continued to work on his writing. In early 2012, he co-wrote a Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida collaboration titled "Goin' In". This placement prompted him to move to LA where he signed with EP Entertainment and Motown in December 2012.[5]

In 2014, Sebastian began working with EP Entertainment labelmate Alessia Cara, who released her debut single on Def Jam in April 2015. Sebastian co-wrote and co-produced her debut album along with Pop & Oak Kuya and Malay.[6] The song debuted on The Fader and accumulated over 500,000 streams in its first week.[7] Kole has also worked on music for the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

His debut album, Soup, was released on October 7, 2016. It was preceded by a self-titled EP in May and three singles released across March and April: "Home", "Love's On the Way" and "Love Doctor".

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details
Soup[8]
  • Released: October 7, 2016
  • Label: Motown
  • Formats: Digital download

Extended plays
Title Details
Sebastian Kole[9]
  • Released: May 13, 2016
  • Label: Motown
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles
Title Year Album
"Home" 2016 Sebastian Kole
"Love is on the Way"
"Love Doctor"

Songwriting and production credits
Title Year Artist(s) Album Writing Producing
"Seventeen" 2015 Alessia Cara Know-It-All Y
"Here" Y Y
"Outlaws" Y Y
"I'm Yours" Y Y
"Wild Things" Y Y
"Overdose" Y Y
"Stars" Y Y
"Scars to Your Beautiful" Y Y
"River of Tears" Y Y
"My Song" Y Y
"It's Alright" 2017 Star Cast Star: Original Soundtrack From Season 1 Y
"Bridges" Fifth Harmony Fifth Harmony Y
"Friends" 2018 E^ST Life Ain't Always Roses Y
"Mama" Ray BLK Empress Y
"Blind" 2019 PrettyMuch Non-album single Y
"Favorite Bitch" Terror Jr Unfortunately, Terror Jr Y
"The World Is Mine" Samm Henshaw Non-album single Y
"Freedom Rings" Brandy Y
"Actions" 2020 John Legend Bigger Love Y
"Bad Habits (Intro)" JoJo Good to Know (Physical Version) Y
"Keep Climbing" Delta Goodrem Bridge over Troubled Dreams Y
"Time Machine" Alicia Keys Alicia Y
"Perfect Way to Die" Y Y

References
  1. Zeichner, Naomi (April 27, 2015). "Every Introvert Needs To Hear This Song". The Fader. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  2. Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: TILLMAN COLERIDGE GARDNER". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  3. Kole, Sebastian (March 15, 2012). ""@TheBSharp "@mssweetcheeks01 5 days til my bday! Celebrating this wknd with my fam!!...in Wetumpka?"<~ you ain't right bobby". Facebook. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  4. "Coleridge Tillman in the United States". Intelius. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  5. Watkins, Mia (August 24, 2012). "Jennifer Lopez's summer dance hit penned by Birmingham singer-songwriter Sebastian Kole". AL.Com. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  6. Caramanica, Jon (May 19, 2015). "Alessia Cara Speaks Up for the Outsiders on 'Here'". The New York Times. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  7. Das, Saam (May 4, 2015). "SURFACING: SEBASTIAN KOLE NEW ARTIST". FadedGlamour. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  8. "Soup by Sebastian Kole on Apple Music". Apple Inc. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  9. "Sebastian Kole EP by Sebastian Kole on Apple Music". Apple Inc. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
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