In 2003 Drew began a fruitful collaboration with singer Natalie Williams, producing the iconic single Butterfly—a track that quickly became a classic with its lazy beat, Moog bass, and lush flute solo weaving throughout. Their partnership grew with her second album Secret Garden (2006), widely praised for its originality and authenticity, and regarded as a standout in the UK Soul and Jazz scene. This period and collaboration marked the beginning of Drew & Natalie’s expanding influence across the UK’s Soul, RnB, and Neo Soul sound.
Alongside artist collaborations, Drew established himself as a versatile composer and sound designer. His credits include a direct commission from actor Don Cheadle for Ocean’s Twelve (2004), placements with Sky Sports Cricket (2006), and numerous independent films and TV projects. In 2021, he was awarded Best Sound Design for his work on A21’s short film Can You See Me?, raising awareness of human trafficking.
In 2010, Drew began producing for Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier from South Sudan who was rescued by a British aid worker and later found his voice through freestyling and writing lyrics on the streets of Nairobi. As Jal’s career grew, he became an internationally acclaimed artist and activist, using Hip Hop and spoken word to tell his remarkable life story. Drew not only produced for Jal but also toured the world with him as Musical Director and drummer, performing across Europe, North America, and beyond—an experience that broadened Drew’s global outlook and deepened his connection to music as a tool for storytelling and social change.
Never one to stand still, Drew launched soul.fi in 2023, an independent label designed to give young Soul and Hip Hop artists a platform to release and develop their music. At the same time, he reunited with Dom G to revive Double P. Their 2024 comeback single A-YO—the first in over two decades—has already generated excitement among UK Hip Hop fans and local radio, marking a new era for the duo that started it all.