Wow, did singer-songwriter Steven Hitchens do it again?
Young and talented British singer-songwriter Steven Hitchens released his debut single ‘Whoops’ online on November 3, 2008. In this article you can learn more about Steven and read my review of his single Whoops.
Influenced by ’90s stars Madonna, The Spice Girls, Blur and Oasis, Steven Hitchens began writing songs at the young age of 10. Two of those early songs were titled ‘Blue Blueday’ and ‘Extinction is Forever’.
Steven’s acting career began in a holiday village in Bognor Regis working from 9:00am to 2:00am organizing games and activities for children and performing nightly cabaret shows. It’s even rumored that he dressed up as Bradley Bear to help entertain the kids while his parents happily supported the bar! He then accumulated more performing experience while touring schools in the Netherlands singing jazz and swing covers.
In 2004 Steven moved to London to attend drama school and this is where many of his songs and sighs were written, where his heart first broke. Steven still continues to act and hopes he will eventually play himself in a movie about his life as he becomes mega music’s best selling recording artist. His acting training and his experience should also be very useful for making music videos.
When he left drama school, Steven began to focus more on his music and in November 2007, Steven teamed up with singer-songwriter Ben Adams and began recording his debut album, due for release in the spring of 2009. Steven, ‘Whoops’, was posted online on November 3, 2008, just in time for my birthday!
When I heard the title ‘Whoops’ I thought ‘oh no, it’s not one of those catchy songs that are usually released before Christmas’. You know what I mean: the kind of song played for years at weddings and birthday parties that makes grandparents dance with the kids. But I promised to listen and review Whoops, so here it goes.
my review
On first listen I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, it’s one of those catchy songs, but it doesn’t remind me of anything else and it has grown on me every time I listen to it. ‘Whoops’ suggests mistakes and the song is about a guy who cheats on his partner and gets caught and not for the first time. He wants forgiveness from the partner he loves, but you know it will happen again.
The chorus ‘Whoops did I do it again’ made me think of Christmas parties at work and the embarrassing mistakes that happen. Imagine for weeks afterward your co-workers compounding their embarrassment with a rendition of the choir every time they see it!
As a debut single I like ‘Whoops’. He’s got a catchy beat, upbeat beat and singing score going for him, and especially now that we’re heading towards Christmas when he could become popular as a party entertainer. As a dance tune it also scores well in my book. I found myself wanting to dance and if a dance craze joins this song, who knows how well it will do.
Singer Steve Hitchins, who hails from Surrey in the UK, certainly has the looks of a pop star. I’m sure the girls will love his moody good looks, I know I do! Whoops is now available at most digital retailers. As Steve will be releasing his first album next year, I’m sure we’ll be hearing a lot more from him in the future.
The competition so far for the Christmas season is Alesha Dixon’s ‘The Boy Does Nothing’. Played back to back with ‘Whoops’ at a club or party, I find it a fun moment.
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