Born in New Zealand but raised in England, Daniel Bedingfield scored a big hit with his first single Gotta Get Thru This. It was mainly Daniel's high voice and the 2-step beats that stood out. Bedingfield wrote the song himself and recorded it in his bedroom. Because different record labels didn't see much in it, he released it independently and sent it to various DJs. The song ended up on a
… compilation CD with uk garage and was eventually released, with great success. Bedingfield signed with a major record company and was given the opportunity to record a complete album. Just like Gotta Get Thru This, he wrote the other tracks on his self-titled debut album and largely produced and co-produced them. It has become a varied album with not only dance, but also ballads (If You're Not The One) and pop rock (I Can't Read You). The highlight is Inflate My Ego, built around a sample of Henry Mancinis Peter Gunn theme. Daniel Bedingfield is unlucky to be associated with Idols stars and other artificial pop idols because he clearly has more to offer. (IV)more
