| Talented young UK singer songwriter Steven | | | | played for years to come at weddings and |
| Hitchens released his debut single 'Whoops' on the | | | | birthday parties that gets the grandparents up |
| Internet on November 3rd 2008. In this article | | | | dancing with the kids. But, I promised to listen to |
| you can learn more about Steven and read my | | | | and review Whoops so here goes. |
| review of his single Whoops. | | | | My Review |
| Influenced by 90s stars Madonna, The Spice Girls, | | | | On first listen I was pleasantly surprised. Yes it is |
| Blur and Oasis Steven Hitchens began writing | | | | one of those catchy songs, but it doesn't remind |
| songs at the very young age of 10. Two of | | | | me of anything else and has grown on me every |
| those early songs were titled 'Blue Blueday' and | | | | time that I've listened to it. 'Whoops' suggests |
| 'Extinction is Forever'. | | | | mistakes and the song is about a guy who cheats |
| Steven's performing career began at a holiday | | | | on his partner and is caught out and not for the |
| village in Bognor Regis working from 9.00 am - | | | | first time. He wants forgiveness from the partner |
| 2.00 am organising games and activities for | | | | that he loves but you sorta know that it will |
| children and performing every night in cabaret | | | | happen again. |
| shows. It's even rumoured that he dressed up as | | | | The chorus 'Whoops did I do it again' made me |
| Bradley Bear to help entertain the kids whilst his | | | | think about works Christmas parties and the |
| parents happily propped up the bar! He then built | | | | embarrassing mistakes that happen. Imagine for |
| up more performing experience as he toured | | | | weeks afterwards your workmates compounding |
| schools in Holland singing jazz and swing covers. | | | | your embarrassment with a rendition of the |
| In 2004 Steven moved to London to attend | | | | chorus every time that they see you! |
| drama school and that's where many of his songs | | | | As a debut single I like 'Whoops '. It's catchiness, |
| were written and sigh - where his heart was first | | | | upbeat tempo and singalongability score in its |
| broken. Steven still continues acting and hopes | | | | favour and especially as we are heading towards |
| eventually that he will play himself in a film about | | | | Christmas when it could become popular as a |
| his life when he becomes a mega music best | | | | party livener. As a dance tune it also scores good |
| selling recording artist. His acting training and | | | | in my book. I found myself wanting to dance and |
| experience should also stand him in good stead | | | | if a dance craze attaches itself to this song who |
| for making music videos. | | | | knows how well it will do. |
| When he left drama school Steven began to | | | | Singer Steve Hitchins who comes from Surrey in |
| focus more on his music and in November 2007 | | | | the UK certainly has the look of a pop star. I'm |
| Steven teamed up with singer songwriter Ben | | | | sure that the girls will love his moody good looks - |
| Adams and started to record his debut album | | | | I know that I do! Whoops is now available from |
| which is due be released during the spring of | | | | most digital retailers. As Steve will be releasing his |
| 2009. Steven's debut single 'Whoops', was | | | | first album next year I'm sure that we will hear |
| released on the Internet on 3rd November 2008 - | | | | much more from him in the future. |
| just in time for my birthday! | | | | Competition so far for the Christmas season is |
| When I heard the title 'Whoops' I thought 'oh no | | | | Alesha Dixon's 'The Boy Does Nothing'. Played |
| not one of those naff, catchy songs that are | | | | back to back with 'Whoops' at a club or party - |
| usually released in the run up to Christmas'. You | | | | that sounds like a fun time to me. |
| know what I mean - the type of song that gets | | | | |