John Newman takes a break from music career due to depression
The singer revealed that he has been battling "depression due to work". He hopes the break will help him discover a better side of himself.
Over the years, John Newman has been releasing hit after hit with the help of his management Closer Artists and record labels Island Records and Universal.
But the singer has revealed that though he has enjoyed much success, he hasn’t been well and needs to hit “pause” on his music career to help rediscover himself.
The ‘Stand By Me’ hitmaker took to Instagram to announce the end of his relationship with his record labels and management team.
“Today is marking the end of an incredible and amazing era in my life but change is a positive and uplifting thing. I have decided to pause my career to be able to discover the better side of me that is still there despite feeling such depression due to my work.
“With this in mind i have decided to walk away on good terms from both my long time label Island Records/ Universal and also my long term management Closer Artists.”
Newman thanked his fans for being with him throughout his career and asked for continuous support.
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“I want to thank everyone that has been apart of this journey in every step from my team at Island/Universal and all the amazing people that have got stuck in and made it a pleasure at Closer managment, Paul you have always been a farther figure to me.
“I need my fans now to support me and fill me with positivity more than ever, to understand I am strong and most of all i will continue to accomplish my dreams in every way possible.”
Newman reassured his fans that this is not the end of his music career and he hopes to produce more hits in the future.
"Throughout the year i will deliver some of the most incredible collaborations i have produced however for now I am to reconsider what my solo music career is and will be. Big love to everyone that has been here through the start of this journey and everyone that will be here to see my passion for the future to unfold!"
Read his emotional post below:
John Newman's 'Stand By Me' is sitting at No.1 on the ECR Top 40.
Image courtesy of Instagram/@johnnewmanmusic
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