page_title: Pauli Lovejoy
section_title: Early Stages
hierarchical_section_title: Pauli Lovejoy / Early Stages
caption_attribution_description: English: PSM live in Paris with Gorilla Sound System 2012
context_page_description: PAULi is a British drummer, recording artist, music director and model.
context_section_description: In 2005, Pauli won the Young Drummer of The Year award and performed on the BBC's Blue Peter.
  In 2008, Pauli was appointed the role as music director for MOBO award winning artist Jahaziel and platinum selling artist Eliza Doolittle. He has also appeared in acclaimed music videos for Duffy, Jordin Sparks, Shingai Shinowa (Noisettes), Raghav and Mutya Buena (Sugababes/MKS).
  In 2009, age 20, Pauli started working with Gorillaz, which features the Grammy Award-winning cartoon band's music remixed to visual effects and toured with the outfit, playing corporate club shows and headlining festivals around the world. Playing with Gorillaz Sound System introduced Stanley-McKenzie to Africa Express, which led to his contribution in the collective's international shows and the Cultural Olympiad UK train tour, playing alongside Paul McCartney and John Paul Jones, and amongst a host of African musicians including  Tony Allen, Baaba Maal and Amadou and Miriam.
  In January 2014, it was announced that Stanley-McKenzie would play drums for Damon Albarn on tour in support of his debut solo album Everyday Robots, alongside Seye, Jeff Wootton and Mike Smith.
caption: Pauli, live in Paris with Gorillaz Sound System 2012
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