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	\| name = Nathaniel Willemse		\| name = Nathaniel Nathan Willemse
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	'''Nathaniel Willemse''', often known simply as '''Nathaniel''', is an Australian singer and songwriter most notable for ~~finishing~~ ~~sixth~~ on the ] of '']''. In 2013, he signed a recording contract with ]' label through ], and released the single "]", which peaked at number four on the ].		'''Nathaniel Willemse''' (born 14 July 1985), often known simply as '''Nathaniel''', is a South African-born Australian singer and songwriter most notable for being the eighth contestant eliminated on the ] of '']''. In 2013, he signed a recording contract with ]' label through ], and released the single "]", which peaked at number four on the ].

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==
	Nathaniel Willemse was born in ] and moved to ], Australia when he was six years old.<ref name="boyfactor">{{cite news\|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/09/boy-factor-on-the-x-factor.html\|title=Boy factor on The X Factor\|publisher=]\|date=13 September 2012\|accessdate=25 October 2013}}</ref> In 2006, he auditioned for '']'' ] and made it to the top 24 round before being eliminated.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://australian.idolblog.com/nathaniel-willemse\|title=Nathanie Willemse\|publisher=Australian.idolblog.com\|date=22 August 2006\|archiveurl=~~http~~://~~www~~.~~webcitation~~.org/~~6M4UNsQM6~~\|archivedate=23 December 2013}}</ref> On 22 January 2008, Willemse released his debut single "Vertigo" exclusively on ], through Mummy's Boy Records.<ref name="Vertigo">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/vertigo-ep/id271781092\|title=Vertigo – Single by Nathaniel\|publisher=]. ]\|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="Vertigo Interview">{{cite web\|url=http://www.girl.com.au/nathaniel-willemse.htm\|title=Nathaniel Willemse Interview\|publisher=Girl.com.au\|archiveurl=http://www.~~webcitation~~.~~org~~/~~6M4TqQDAP~~\|archivedate=23 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.facebook.com/NathanielMusicOfficial?v=info&viewas=0\|title=Nathaniel Biography\|~~publisher~~=]\|archiveurl=~~http~~://www.~~webcitation~~.~~org~~/~~6M4U06q85~~\|archivedate=23 December 2013}}</ref> The single's release also included two B-side tracks, "Shall Be Told" and "Home", each co-written by Willemse.<ref name="Vertigo"/><ref name="Vertigo Interview"/> On 29 October 2011, Willemse independently released his first ], ''EP'',<ref name="EP">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/ep/id537543927\|title=EP by Nathaniel Willemse\|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple\|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> and second single, "You Are the One".<ref name="You Are the One">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/you-are-the-one-single/id474552829\|title=You Are the One – Single by Nathaniel Willemse\|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple\|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> Before applying for '']'' in 2012, Willemse was a vocal coach and a wedding singer.<ref name="xfactorbios">{{cite news\|url=http://www.news.com.au/tablet/next-stop-the-live-shows-for-x-factors-top-12/story-fnejlvvj-1226473049998\|title=X Factor - the live shows begin\|publisher=News.com.au\|date=2012-09-13\|accessdate=2013-10-26}}</ref>		Nathaniel Willemse was born in South Africa and moved to ], ], Australia when he was six years old.<ref name="boyfactor">{{cite news\|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/09/boy-factor-on-the-x-factor.html\|title=Boy factor on The X Factor\|publisher=]\|date=13 September 2012\|accessdate=25 October 2013}}</ref> He attended Karingal Park Secondary College, now known as McClelland College. In 2006, he auditioned for '']'' ] and made it to the top 24 round before being eliminated.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://australian.idolblog.com/nathaniel-willemse\|title=Nathanie Willemse\|publisher=Australian.idolblog.com\|date=22 August 2006\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224111251/http://australian.idolblog.com/nathaniel-willemse\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=24 December 2013}}</ref> On 22 January 2008, Willemse released his debut single "Vertigo" exclusively on ], through Mummy's Boy Records.<ref name="Vertigo">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/vertigo-ep/id271781092\|title=Vertigo – Single by Nathaniel\|publisher=]. ]\|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="Vertigo Interview">{{cite web\|url=http://www.girl.com.au/nathaniel-willemse.htm\|title=Nathaniel Willemse Interview\|publisher=Girl.com.au\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224095506/http://www.girl.com.au/nathaniel-willemse.htm\|url-status=live\|archivedate=24 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.facebook.com/NathanielMusicOfficial?v=info&viewas=0\|title=Nathaniel Biography\|via=Facebook\|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20131223040120/https://www.facebook.com/NathanielMusicOfficial?v=info&viewas=0\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=23 December 2013}}</ref>{{Primary source inline\|date=September 2024}} The single's release also included two B-side tracks, "Shall Be Told" and "Home", each co-written by Willemse.<ref name="Vertigo"/><ref name="Vertigo Interview"/> On 29 October 2011, Willemse independently released his first ], ''EP'',<ref name="EP">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/ep/id537543927\|title=EP by Nathaniel Willemse\|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple\|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> and second single, "You Are the One".<ref name="You Are the One">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/you-are-the-one-single/id474552829\|title=You Are the One – Single by Nathaniel Willemse\|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple\|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> Before applying for '']'' in 2012, Willemse was a vocal coach and a wedding singer.<ref name="xfactorbios">{{cite news\|url=http://www.news.com.au/tablet/next-stop-the-live-shows-for-x-factors-top-12/story-fnejlvvj-1226473049998\|title=X Factor – the live shows begin\|publisher=News.com.au\|date=2012-09-13\|accessdate=2013-10-26}}</ref>

	==Career==		==Career==
	===2012: ''The X Factor Australia''===		===2012: ''The X Factor Australia''===
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	Willemse successfully auditioned for the ] of ''The X Factor'' in 2012 singing ]'s "]".<ref name="nathanielbio">{{cite web\|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/contestants/nathaniel-willemse/\|title=The X-Factor Australia Contestant – Nathaniel Willemse\|work=The X Factor (Australia)\|publisher=Yahoo!7\|date=2012-09-13\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6AdQI8eIs\|archivedate=2012-09-13}}</ref> During the super bootcamp stage of the competition, Willemse sang "]" by ] and "]" by ]. Willemse made it to the home visits as part of the Over 25s category.<ref name="nathanielbio"/> For the first live performance show on 17 September 2012, Willemse sang ]'s "]" and received praise from all four judges. ] called the performance "incredible" and said that his voice is "bloody marvellous", while ] added that he has a lot of soul.<ref name="week1show">{{cite web\|last=Lewdon\|first=Courtney\|url=http://www.throng.com.au/2012/09/the-x-factor-australia-season-four-top-12-performance-show-its-judges-choice/\|title=The X Factor Australia – Season Four – Top 12 Performance Show: It's Judges Choice!\|work=Throng\|publisher=Throng Ltd\|date=2012-09-17\|accessdate=2013-10-26}}</ref> Willemse then made his way through to the top six. His performance of "]" debuted at number 75 on the ] after his performance in the fourth week.<ref name="Other Charted Songs"/> In week seven, Willemse was placed in the bottom two with ] after his performance of "]" by ]. The performance reached number 91 on the ARIA Singles Chart.<ref name="Other Charted Songs"/> In the final showdown he sang "]" by ]. ] labelled the decision as "stupid" while Keating said he was "embarrassed" by the viewer voting. After the judges split the decision at two votes all, Willemse was eliminated in deadlock after having the lowest number of votes.<ref name="elimination">{{cite web\|last=Vickery\|first=Colin\|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/television/x-factor-down-to-the-final-five/story-e6freeul-1226507001329\|title=X Factor down to the final five \|work=The Advertiser\|publisher=News Limited\|date=2012-10-31\|accessdate=2013-10-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehothits.com/news/35404/nathaniel-willemse-leaves-the-x-factor-australia-in-shock-elimination\|title=Nathaniel Willemse Leaves The X Factor Australia In Shock Elimination \|publisher=The Hot Hits\|date=2012-10-31\|accessdate=2013-10-26}}</ref>
			Willemse successfully auditioned for the ] of ''The X Factor'' in 2012 singing ]'s "]".<ref name="nathanielbio">{{cite web\|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/contestants/nathaniel-willemse/\|title=The X-Factor Australia Contestant – Nathaniel Willemse\|work=The X Factor (Australia)\|publisher=Yahoo!7\|date=2012-09-13\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915035123/http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/contestants/nathaniel-willemse/\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=2012-09-15}}</ref> During the super bootcamp stage of the competition, Willemse sang "]" by ] and "]" by ]. Willemse made it to the home visits as part of the Over 25s category.<ref name="nathanielbio"/> For the first live performance show on 17 September 2012, Willemse sang ]'s "]" and received praise from all four judges. ] called the performance "incredible" and said that his voice is "bloody marvellous", while ] added that he has a lot of soul.<ref name="week1show">{{cite web\|last=Lewdon\|first=Courtney\|url=http://www.throng.com.au/2012/09/the-x-factor-australia-season-four-top-12-performance-show-its-judges-choice/\|title=The X Factor Australia – Season Four – Top 12 Performance Show: It's Judges Choice!\|work=Throng\|publisher=Throng Ltd\|date=2012-09-17\|accessdate=2013-10-26}}</ref> Willemse then made his way through to the top six. His performance of "]" debuted at number 75 on the ] after his performance in the fourth week.<ref name="Other Charted Songs"/> In week seven, Willemse was placed in the bottom two with ] after his performance of "]" by ]. The performance reached number 91 on the ARIA Singles Chart.<ref name="Other Charted Songs"/> In the final showdown he sang "]" by ]. ] labelled the decision as "stupid" while Keating said he was "embarrassed" by the viewer voting. After the judges split the decision at two votes all, Willemse was eliminated in deadlock after having the lowest number of votes.<ref name="elimination">{{cite web\|last=Vickery\|first=Colin\|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/television/x-factor-down-to-the-final-five/story-e6freeul-1226507001329\|title=X Factor down to the final five \|work=The Advertiser\|date=2012-10-31\|accessdate=2013-10-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thehothits.com/news/35404/nathaniel-willemse-leaves-the-x-factor-australia-in-shock-elimination\|title=Nathaniel Willemse Leaves The X Factor Australia in Shock Elimination \|publisher=The Hot Hits\|date=2012-10-31\|accessdate=2013-10-26}}</ref>

	====Performances on ''The X Factor''====		====Performances on ''The X Factor''====
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	===~~2013–present~~: ''Yours'' ===		===2013–2016: ''Yours'' ===
			{{Main\|Yours (Nathaniel album)}}
	In January 2013, Willemse embarked on the X Factor Live Tour with Samantha Jade, ], ], Shiane Hawke and Jason Owen.<ref name="X Factor Tour">{{cite web\|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/news/article/-/15244657/the-x-factor-live-tour-massive-line-up-confirmed/\|title=The X Factor lie tour massive line up confirmed!\|work=The X Factor Australia\|publisher=Yahoo!7\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6M4VjGOja\|archivedate=23 December 2013}}</ref> They performed shows in the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.<ref name="X Factor Tour"/> On 6 May 2013, Willemse announced on his ] page that he had signed a recording contract with ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151388154507231&l=a750ea4991\|title=Timeline Photos\|publisher=Facebook\|date=6 May 2013\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6M4V6wvGp\|archivedate=23 December 2013}}</ref> He is the first artist signed to ]' label through Sony.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.dnasongs.com/discographyinfo.php?id=106\|title=DNA sign Nathaniel\|publisher=Dnasongs.com\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6M4X9euDv\|archivedate=23 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/backbeat/5740744/sony-music-dna-extend-production-deal\|title=Sony Music, DNA Extend Production Deal\|work=]\|date=2 October 2013\|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> He released "]" on 27 September 2013, as his first single with the label.<ref name="digital">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/you-single/id699319500\|title=iTunes – Music – You – Single by Nathaniel\|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple\|accessdate=27 October 2013}}</ref> In Australia, it peaked at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified two times Platinum by the ] for sales over 140,000 copies.<ref name="AUS Singles"/><ref name="2014 Singles Certifications"/> On the New Zealand Singles Chart, "You" peaked at number 16.<ref name="NZ"/> In November 2013, Willemse was the supporting act for ]'s ].<ref name="Jessica Mauboy Tour">{{cite news\|last=Gilbertson\|first=Matt\|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/jessica-mauboys-adelaide-entertainment-centre-performance-a-world-class-act/story-fni6umbp-1226755464480\|title=Jessica Mauboy's Adelaide Entertainment Centre performance a world class act\|work=The Advertiser\|publisher=News Limited\|date=7 November 2013\|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> On 24 January 2014, Willemse released a cover of "]" with ], Jessica Mauboy, ], Samantha Jade and ], to coincide with the ] celebrations.<ref name="I Am Australian"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.spotlightreport.net/music/sony-music-artists-to-release-i-am-australian-in-time-for-australia-day\|title=Sony Music Artists To Release 'I Am Australian' In Time For Australia Day\|publisher=Spotlight Report\|date=25 January 2014\|accessdate=2 February 2014}}</ref> The song peaked at number 51 on the ARIA Singles Chart.<ref name="AUS Singles"/>
			In January 2013, Willemse embarked on the X Factor Live Tour with Samantha Jade, ], ], Shiane Hawke and Jason Owen.<ref name="X Factor Tour">{{cite web\|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/news/article/-/15244657/the-x-factor-live-tour-massive-line-up-confirmed/\|title=The X Factor lie tour massive line up confirmed!\|work=The X Factor Australia\|publisher=Yahoo!7\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116020421/http://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/news/article/-/15244657/the-x-factor-live-tour-massive-line-up-confirmed/\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=16 January 2014}}</ref> They performed shows in the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.<ref name="X Factor Tour"/> On 6 May 2013, Willemse announced on his Facebook page that he had signed a recording contract with ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151388154507231&l=a750ea4991\|title=Timeline Photos\|via=Facebook\|date=6 May 2013\|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20131223043912/https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151388154507231&l=a750ea4991\|url-status=live\|archivedate=23 December 2013}}</ref>{{Primary source inline\|date=September 2024}} He is the first artist signed to ]' label through Sony.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.dnasongs.com/discographyinfo.php?id=106\|title=DNA sign Nathaniel\|publisher=Dnasongs.com\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185103/http://www.dnasongs.com/discographyinfo.php?id=106\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=29 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/backbeat/5740744/sony-music-dna-extend-production-deal\|title=Sony Music, DNA Extend Production Deal\|magazine=Billboard\|date=2 October 2013\|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> He released "]" on 27 September 2013, as his first single with the label.<ref name="digital">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/you-single/id699319500\|title=iTunes Music – You – Single by Nathaniel\|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple\|accessdate=27 October 2013}}</ref> In Australia, it peaked at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified two times Platinum by the ] for sales over 140,000 copies.<ref name="AUS Singles"/><ref name="2014 Singles Certifications"/> On the New Zealand Singles Chart, "You" peaked at number 16.<ref name="NZ"/> In November 2013, Willemse was the supporting act for ]'s ].<ref name="Jessica Mauboy Tour">{{cite news\|last=Gilbertson\|first=Matt\|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/jessica-mauboys-adelaide-entertainment-centre-performance-a-world-class-act/story-fni6umbp-1226755464480\|title=Jessica Mauboy's Adelaide Entertainment Centre performance a world class act\|work=The Advertiser\|date=7 November 2013\|accessdate=23 December 2013}}</ref> On 24 January 2014, Willemse released a cover of "]" with ], Jessica Mauboy, ], Samantha Jade and ], to coincide with the ] celebrations.<ref name="I Am Australian"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.spotlightreport.net/music/sony-music-artists-to-release-i-am-australian-in-time-for-australia-day\|title=Sony Music Artists To Release 'I Am Australian' In Time For Australia Day\|publisher=Spotlight Report\|date=25 January 2014\|accessdate=2 February 2014}}</ref> The song peaked at number 51 on the ARIA Singles Chart.<ref name="AUS Singles"/>

	Willemse's next single "]" was released on 28 February 2014,<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/youre-beautiful-single/id814909181 \|title=You're Beautiful – Single by Nathaniel Willemse\|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple\|accessdate=7 February 2014}}</ref> and debuted at number 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart.<ref name="AUS Singles"/> A sixth single "]" was released on 5 September 2014<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/live-louder-single/id908574396 \|title=Live Louder – Single by Nathaniel Willemse\|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple\|accessdate=16 February 2014}}</ref> and peaked at number 4.<ref name="AUS Singles"/> It was certified Platinum by ARIA for sales exceeding 70,000 copies.<ref name="2014 Singles Certifications"/> Willemse returned to ''The X Factor'' on 15 September 2014 to perform the song live.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/24941858/meghan-trainor-and-nathaniel-top-8-live-decider-special-guests/\|title=Meghan Trainor and Nathaniel: Top 8 Live Decider – Special Guests\|work=The X Factor Australia\|publisher=Yahoo!7\|date=9 September 2014\|accessdate=16 September 2014}}</ref> In October 2014, Willemse performed at Australia's first ever neo-soul, jazz and hip-hop festival, Soulfest.<ref name="Soulfest">{{cite web\|url=http://www.soulfest.com.au/about-us.html\|title=About the Soulfest Festival\|publisher=Soulfest.com.au\|archiveurl=http://www.~~webcitation~~.~~org~~/~~6OiQb9scd~~\|archivedate=10 April 2014}}</ref> In November 2014, he was the supporting act for ]'s Australian leg of her tour, ].<ref name="Mariah Carey Tour">{{cite news\|first=Jessie\|last=Papain\|url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/25151295/nathaniel-to-support-mariah-carey/\|title=Nathaniel Willemse to support Mariah Carey\|work=]\|publisher=]\|date=1 October 2014\|accessdate=4 October 2014}}</ref> In December 2014, Willemse and other Australian singers recorded a cover version of ]'s "]" under the name "Hope for Isla and Jude", and released it as a charity single to help raise funds for two siblings who suffer from the rare disease ].<ref>{{cite news\|first=Cameron\|last=Adams\|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/natalie-bassingthwaighte-breaks-her-music-silence-to-help-sick-siblings-isla-and-jude/story-e6frfn09-1227145186169\|title=Natalie Bassingthwaighte breaks her music silence to help sick siblings Isla and Jude\|~~work~~=~~{{no italic\|~~News.com.au~~}}\|publisher=News Corp Australia~~\|date=5 December 2014\|accessdate=14 December 2014}}</ref> Their version debuted at number 79 on the ARIA Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/aria-singles-mark-ronson-and-bruno-mars-are-no-1-20141213\|title=ARIA Singles: Mark Ronson And Bruno Mars Are no. 1\|publisher=Noise11\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|date=13 December 2014\|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref> Willemse's debut studio album '']'' was released on 23 October 2015.<ref name="Debut Album">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/yours/id1044166762\|title=Yours by Nathaniel\|publisher=iTunes (Australia)\|accessdate=2 October 2015}}</ref> On 8 December 2015, Nathaniel released a new single "]", a ] cover. It was used as the promotional song in the season two launch campaign for the Australian version of ''].		Willemse's next single "]" was released on 28 February 2014,<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/youre-beautiful-single/id814909181 \|title=You're Beautiful – Single by Nathaniel Willemse\|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple\|accessdate=7 February 2014}}</ref> and debuted at number 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart.<ref name="AUS Singles"/> A sixth single "]" was released on 5 September 2014<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/live-louder-single/id908574396 \|title=Live Louder – Single by Nathaniel Willemse\|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple\|accessdate=16 February 2014}}</ref> and peaked at number 4.<ref name="AUS Singles"/> It was certified Platinum by ARIA for sales exceeding 70,000 copies.<ref name="2014 Singles Certifications"/> Willemse returned to ''The X Factor'' on 15 September 2014 to perform the song live.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://au.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/24941858/meghan-trainor-and-nathaniel-top-8-live-decider-special-guests/\|title=Meghan Trainor and Nathaniel: Top 8 Live Decider – Special Guests\|work=The X Factor Australia\|publisher=Yahoo!7\|date=9 September 2014\|accessdate=16 September 2014}}</ref> In October 2014, Willemse performed at Australia's first ever neo-soul, jazz and hip-hop festival, ].<ref name="Soulfest">{{cite web\|url=http://www.soulfest.com.au/about-us.html\|title=About the Soulfest Festival\|publisher=Soulfest.com.au\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140412014611/http://www.soulfest.com.au/about-us.html\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=12 April 2014}}</ref> In November 2014, he was the supporting act for ]'s Australian leg of her tour, ].<ref name="Mariah Carey Tour">{{cite news\|first=Jessie\|last=Papain\|url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/25151295/nathaniel-to-support-mariah-carey/\|title=Nathaniel Willemse to support Mariah Carey\|work=]\|publisher=]\|date=1 October 2014\|accessdate=4 October 2014}}</ref> In December 2014, Willemse and other Australian singers recorded a cover version of ]'s "]" under the name "Hope for Isla and Jude", and released it as a charity single to help raise funds for two siblings who suffer from the rare disease ].<ref>{{cite news\|first=Cameron\|last=Adams\|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/natalie-bassingthwaighte-breaks-her-music-silence-to-help-sick-siblings-isla-and-jude/story-e6frfn09-1227145186169\|title=Natalie Bassingthwaighte breaks her music silence to help sick siblings Isla and Jude\|publisher=News.com.au\|date=5 December 2014\|accessdate=14 December 2014}}</ref> Their version debuted at number 79 on the ARIA Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/aria-singles-mark-ronson-and-bruno-mars-are-no-1-20141213\|title=ARIA Singles: Mark Ronson And Bruno Mars Are no. 1\|publisher=Noise11\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|date=13 December 2014\|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref> Willemse's debut studio album '']'' was released on 23 October 2015.<ref name="Debut Album">{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/yours/id1044166762\|title=Yours by Nathaniel\|publisher=iTunes (Australia)\|accessdate=2 October 2015}}</ref> On 8 December 2015, Nathaniel released a new single "]", a ] cover. It was used as the promotional song in the season two launch campaign for the Australian version of '']''. In March 2016, it was speculated that Willemse had been dropped by record company Sony Music, along with other X Factor finalists ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/x-factor-stars-nathaniel-willemse-and-reigan-derry-cut-by-sony/news-story/4cf91b20a21599ea390050a3aff973e1#load-story-comments\|title=X Factor stars Nathaniel Willemse and Reigan Derry cut by Sony\|work=The Daily Telegraph\|location=Sydney\|date=11 March 2016\|accessdate=7 May 2016}}</ref> In June 2016, it was confirmed when Willemse announced he had signed a deal with 123 Agency.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2016/06/nathaniel-deal-easy-123/\|title=NATHANIEL DEAL EASY AS 123\|publisher=auspOp\|date=28 June 2016 \|accessdate=15 August 2016}}</ref>

			===2017–present: "Vapours"===
			In January, Nathaniel confirmed the release of a new single "Vapours" on 27 January. "This single is about being intoxicated by someone, or by an experience. My head space at the time was I just wanted something different, honest and a little rebellious. I wanted to experiment with different sounds and sonic landscapes".<ref>{{cite web \|title=INHALE NATHANIEL'S VAPOURS \|url= https://www.auspop.com.au/2017/01/inhale-nathaniel-vapours/\|publisher=auspOp\|date=17 January 2017\|accessdate=17 January 2017}}</ref>

			From October 2017 to January 2018, Willemse starred in "Let's Get it On" a musical production celebrating the life and music of ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nathanielletsgetiton.com\|title=Nathaniel Let's Get it On\|publisher=Nathaniel Let's Get it On\|accessdate=19 September 2017}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	On 11 January 2015, Willemse married his long-time girlfriend, model Fujan Erfanian on a tropical island in ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://registry.theknot.com/fujan-erfanian-nathaniel-willemse-january-2015/8565378\|title=Fujan Erfanian & Nathaniel Willemse – Wedding Registry\|publisher=TheKnot.com\|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/26033942/nathaniel-puts-a-ring-on-it/\|title=Nathaniel puts a ring on it\|work=The West Australian\|publisher=Seven West Media\|date=19 January 2015\|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> The couple had been dating since before Willemse made his debut in the public eye on ''The X Factor Australia''.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/former-the-x-factor-singer-nathanial-willemse-has-popped-the-question-to-girlfriend-fujan-erfanian/story-fni0cvc9-1227060576386\|title=Former The X Factor singer Nathaniel Willemse has popped the question to girlfriend Fujan Erfanian\|work=The Daily Telegraph\|~~publisher~~=~~News Corp Australia~~\|date=16 September 2014\|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref>		On 11 January 2015, Willemse married his long-time girlfriend, model Fujan Erfanian on a tropical island in ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/26033942/nathaniel-puts-a-ring-on-it/\|title=Nathaniel puts a ring on it\|work=The West Australian\|publisher=Seven West Media\|date=19 January 2015\|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> The couple had been dating since before Willemse made his debut in the public eye on ''The X Factor Australia''.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/former-the-x-factor-singer-nathanial-willemse-has-popped-the-question-to-girlfriend-fujan-erfanian/story-fni0cvc9-1227060576386\|title=Former The X Factor singer Nathaniel Willemse has popped the question to girlfriend Fujan Erfanian\|work=The Daily Telegraph\|location=London\|date=16 September 2014\|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref>

	==Discography==		==Discography==
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	! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"\| Album details		! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"\| Album details
	! scope="col" colspan="1"\| Peak chart positions		! scope="col" colspan="1"\| Peak chart positions
	! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"\| ]
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br/><ref name="AUS Albums">{{cite web\|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Nathaniel\|title=Discography Nathaniel\|publisher=Australian Charts. Hung Medien\|accessdate=2 October 2015}}</ref>		! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<br/><ref name="AUS Albums">{{cite web\|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Nathaniel\|title=Discography Nathaniel\|publisher=Australian Charts. Hung Medien\|accessdate=2 October 2015}}</ref>
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	! scope="row"\| '']''		! scope="row"\| '']''
	\|		\|
	* Released: 23 October 2015 ~~<span style="font-size:85%;">(Australia)</span>~~<ref name="Debut Album"/>		* Released: 23 October 2015<ref name="Debut Album"/>
	* Label: ] / ]		* Label: ] / ]
	* Formats: ], ]		* Formats: CD, digital download
			\| 5
	\| 5<ref>http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/singles</ref>
	\|
	\|-
	\|}		\|}

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	{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"		{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
	! scope="col" style="width:10em;"\| Title		! scope="col" style="width:10em;"\| Title
	! scope="col" style="width:16em;"\| ~~Album details~~		! scope="col" style="width:16em;"\| Details
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row"\| ''EP''		! scope="row"\| ''EP''
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	!scope="col" style="width:2em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br/><ref name="AUS Singles">Peak chart positions for singles on the ARIA Charts:		!scope="col" style="width:2em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br/><ref name="AUS Singles">Peak chart positions for singles on the ARIA Charts:
	*For all except noted: {{cite web\|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Nathaniel\|title=Discography Nathaniel\|publisher=Australian Charts. Hung Medien\|accessdate=2 October 2015}}		*For all except noted: {{cite web\|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Nathaniel\|title=Discography Nathaniel\|publisher=Australian Charts. Hung Medien\|accessdate=2 October 2015}}
	*"I Am Australian": {{cite web\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/aria-singles-pharrell-williams-still-happy-top-2-20140201\|title=ARIA Singles: Pharrell Williams Is Still Happy On Top\|publisher=Noise11. Noise Network\|date=1 February 2014\|accessdate=1 February 2014}}		*"I Am Australian": {{cite web\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/aria-singles-pharrell-williams-still-happy-top-2-20140201\|title=ARIA Singles: Pharrell Williams Is Still Happy on Top\|publisher=Noise11. Noise Network\|date=1 February 2014\|accessdate=1 February 2014}}
	*"This Woman's Work": {{cite web\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/aria-singles-mark-ronson-and-bruno-mars-are-no-1-20141213\|title=ARIA Singles: Mark Ronson And Bruno Mars Are no. 1\|publisher=Noise11\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|date=13 December 2014\|accessdate=13 December 2014}}		*"This Woman's Work": {{cite web\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/aria-singles-mark-ronson-and-bruno-mars-are-no-1-20141213\|title=ARIA Singles: Mark Ronson And Bruno Mars Are no. 1\|publisher=Noise11\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|date=13 December 2014\|accessdate=13 December 2014}}
	*"Always Be Yours": {{cite web\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/music-news-aria-singles-adele-earns-platinum-status-with-hello-at-no-1-20151107\|title=ARIA Singles: Adele Earns Platinum Status with 'Hello' at No 1\|publisher=Noise11\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|date=7 November 2015\|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref>		*"Always Be Yours": {{cite web\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/music-news-aria-singles-adele-earns-platinum-status-with-hello-at-no-1-20151107\|title=ARIA Singles: Adele Earns Platinum Status with 'Hello' at No 1\|publisher=Noise11\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|date=7 November 2015\|accessdate=7 November 2015}}</ref>
	!scope="col" style="width:2em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br/><ref name="NZ">{{cite web\|url=~~http~~://charts~~.org~~.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Nathaniel\|title=Discography Nathaniel Willemse\|publisher=New Zealand Charts. Hung Medien\|accessdate=30 November 2013}}</ref>		!scope="col" style="width:2em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br/><ref name="NZ">{{cite web\|url=https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Nathaniel\|title=Discography Nathaniel Willemse\|publisher=New Zealand Charts. Hung Medien\|accessdate=30 November 2013}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row"\| "]"<ref name="Vertigo"/>		!scope="row"\| "]"<ref name="Vertigo"/>
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	\| — \|\| —		\| — \|\| —
	\|		\|
	\| {{n/a}}		\| {{n/a\|Non-album single}}
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row"\| "You Are the One"<ref name="You Are the One"/>		!scope="row"\| "You Are the One"<ref name="You Are the One"/>
	\|2011		\| 2011
	\| — \|\| —		\| — \|\| —
	\|		\|
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	\| 51 \|\| —		\| 51 \|\| —
	\|		\|
	\| {{n/a}}		\| {{n/a\|Non-album single}}
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row"\| "]"		!scope="row"\| "]"
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	\| rowspan="4"\| ''Yours''		\| rowspan="4"\| ''Yours''
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row"\| "]"		! scope="row"\| "]"
	\| 4 \|\| —		\| 4 \|\| —
	\|		\|
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	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row"\| "]"		! scope="row"\| "]"
	\| 79 \|\| —		\| 79 \|\| —
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	!scope="row"\| "]"<ref>{{cite web\|title=Jungle Boogie - Single\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/jungle-boogie-single/id1064109442\|~~website~~=iTunes~~\|publisher=Apple~~\|accessdate=7 December 2015}}</ref>		!scope="row"\| "]"<ref>{{cite web\|title=Jungle Boogie – Single\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/jungle-boogie-single/id1064109442\|publisher=iTunes Store\|accessdate=7 December 2015}}</ref>
			\| — \|\| —
			\|
			\|rowspan="5" {{N/a\|Non-album single}}
			\|-
			!scope="row"\| "Vapours"<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/vapours-single/1194286277\|title= Vapours single\|publisher=iTunes Australia\|accessdate=30 March 2018}}</ref>
			\| rowspan="1"\| 2017
			\| — \|\| —
			\|
			\|-
			!scope="row"\| "Moon"<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/moon-single/1348207949\|title= Moon- single\|publisher=iTunes Australia\|accessdate=30 March 2018}}</ref>
			\| rowspan="2"\| 2018
			\| — \|\| —
			\|
			\|-
			!scope="row"\| "Mysterious Girl"<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/mysterious-girl-mw0003194438\|title= Mysterious Girl – single\|publisher=AllMusic\|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref><br><span style="font-size:85%;">(with Rowen Reecks)</span>
			\| — \|\| —
			\|
			\|-
			!scope="row"\| "Us"<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/us-single/1454329971\|title=Us – Single\|publisher=iTunes Australia\|accessdate=4 April 2019}}</ref>
			\| 2019
	\| — \|\| —		\| — \|\| —
	\|		\|
	\| {{non-album single}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|colspan="9" style="font-size:90%"\| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart.		\|colspan="9" style="font-size:90%"\| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
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	\|-		\|-
	! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<ref name="Other Charted Songs">Peak chart positions for other charted songs:		! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"\| ]<ref name="Other Charted Songs">Peak chart positions for other charted songs:
	*"The Scientist": {{cite web\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/psy-tops-aria-singles-chart-for-third-week-20121014\|title=Psy Tops ARIA Singles Chart For Third Week\|publisher=Noise11. Noise Network\|date=14 October 2012\|archiveurl=~~http~~://www.webcitation.org/6BZ9LBSva\|archivedate=21 October 2012}}		*"The Scientist": {{cite web\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/psy-tops-aria-singles-chart-for-third-week-20121014\|title=Psy Tops ARIA Singles Chart For Third Week\|publisher=Noise11. Noise Network\|date=14 October 2012\|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6BZ9LBSva?url=http://www.noise11.com/news/psy-tops-aria-singles-chart-for-third-week-20121014\|archivedate=21 October 2012}}
	*"Red": {{cite web\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/psy-tops-aria-singles-for-6th-week-20121104\|title=Psy Tops ARIA Singles Chart For 6th Week\|publisher=Noise11. Noise Network\|date=4 November 2012\|archiveurl=~~http~~://www.webcitation.org/6BuQkAfAb\|archivedate=4 November 2012}}</ref>		*"Red": {{cite web\|last=Ryan\|first=Gavin\|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/psy-tops-aria-singles-for-6th-week-20121104\|title=Psy Tops ARIA Singles Chart For 6th Week\|publisher=Noise11. Noise Network\|date=4 November 2012\|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6BuQkAfAb?url=http://www.noise11.com/news/psy-tops-aria-singles-for-6th-week-20121104\|archivedate=4 November 2012}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row"\| "]"		! scope="row"\| "]"
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	! scope="row"\| "You"		! scope="row"\| "You"
	\| 2013		\| 2013
	\| Toby Angwin<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.theloop.com.au/kateedwards1/portfolio/nathaniel-you-music-video/142946\|title=Nathaniel 'You' Music Video\|publisher=Theloop.com.au\|archiveurl=http://www.~~webcitation~~.~~org~~/~~6O0r7H1QS~~\|archivedate=12 March 2014}}</ref>		\| Toby Angwin<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.theloop.com.au/kateedwards1/portfolio/nathaniel-you-music-video/142946\|title=Nathaniel 'You' Music Video\|publisher=Theloop.com.au\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212706/http://www.theloop.com.au/kateedwards1/portfolio/nathaniel-you-music-video/142946\|url-status=live\|archivedate=12 March 2014}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row"\| "You're Beautiful"		! scope="row"\| "You're Beautiful"
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	! scope="row"\| "Always Be Yours"		! scope="row"\| "Always Be Yours"
	\| 2015		\| 2015
	\| Nik Kacevski <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMbJLvhPm4E\|title=Nathaniel 'Always Be Yours' Music Video\|~~publisher~~=YouTube~~.com~~\|date=6 November 2015}}</ref>		\| Nik Kacevski<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMbJLvhPm4E\|title=Nathaniel 'Always Be Yours' Music Video\|via=YouTube\|date=6 November 2015}}</ref>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| "Vapours"
			\| 2017
			\| Epik Films<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVyjCkBnGpE\|title=Nathaniel – Vapours\|via=YouTube\|date=29 January 2017}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}
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	==Awards and nominations==		==Awards and nominations==
			===APRA Awards===
	{\| class="wikitable"
			The ] are held in Australia and New Zealand by the ] to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
	\|-

	! Year
			{{awards table}}
	! Type
			! {{Abbr\|Ref.\|Reference}}
	! Recipient
	! Award
	! Result
	\|-		\|-
	\| rowspan="8"\| 2014		\| rowspan="2"\| ]
	\| rowspan="5"\| ]		\| rowspan="2"\| "You"
			\| Pop Work of the Year
	\| rowspan="3"\| Himself
	\| World's Best Male Artist<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=5\|title=Nomination for World's Best Male Artist\|publisher=]\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Nf63tG7Z\|archivedate=26 February 2014}}</ref>
	\| {{nom}}		\| {{nom}}
			\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/2014APRAMusicAwards/pop.html\|title=Pop Work of the Year\|work=]\|publisher=]\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602054850/http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/2014APRAMusicAwards/pop.html\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=2 June 2014}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
			\| Most Played Australian Work
	\| World's Best Live Act<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=7\|title=Nomination for World's Live Act\|publisher=World Music Awards\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Nf3jjIli\|archivedate=26 February 2014}}</ref>
	\| {{nom}}		\| {{nom}}
			\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/2014APRAMusicAwards/australian.html\|title=Most Played Australian Work\|work=APRA Music Awards\|publisher=Australasian Performing Right Association\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602055542/http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/2014APRAMusicAwards/australian.html\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=2 June 2014}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
			\|}
	\| World's Best Entertainer of the Year<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=9\|title=Nomination for World's Best Entertainer of the Year\|publisher=World Music Awards\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Nf3uNYB8\|archivedate=26 February 2014}}</ref>

			===ARIA Music Awards===
			The ] is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of ]. They commenced in 1987.

			{{awards table}}
			! {{Abbr\|Ref.\|Reference}}
			\|-
			\| ]
			\| "You"
			\| ]
	\| {{nom}}		\| {{nom}}
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			===World Music Awards===
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			\|rowspan="5"\| 2014
	\| World's Best Video<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=3\|title=Nomination for World's Best Video\|publisher=World Music Awards\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Nf3I0ptU\|archivedate=26 February 2014}}</ref>
			\|rowspan="3"\| Nathaniel Willemse
			\| World's Best Male Artist
	\| {{nom}}		\| {{nom}}
			\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=5\|title=Nomination for World's Best Male Artist\|publisher=]\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220000550/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=5\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=20 February 2014}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
			\| World's Best Live Act
	\| rowspan="2"\| ]
	\| Pop Work of the Year<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/2014APRAMusicAwards/pop.html\|title=Pop Work of the Year\|work={{no italic\|]}}\|publisher=]\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PydMljHk\|archivedate=31 May 2014}}</ref>
	\| {{nom}}		\| {{nom}}
			\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=7\|title=Nomination for World's Live Act\|publisher=World Music Awards\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140217193540/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=7\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=17 February 2014}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
			\| World's Best Entertainer of the Year
	\| Most Played Australian Work<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/2014APRAMusicAwards/australian.html\|title=Most Played Australian Work\|work={{no italic\|APRA Music Awards}}\|publisher=Australasian Performing Right Association\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PydTvjn5\|archivedate=31 May 2014}}</ref>
	\| {{nom}}		\| {{nom}}
			\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=9\|title=Nomination for World's Best Entertainer of the Year\|publisher=World Music Awards\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140226200459/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=9\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=26 February 2014}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\| rowspan="2"\| ]		\|rowspan="2"\| "You"
			\| World's Best Song
	\| rowspan="2"\| ]<ref>{{cite news\|first=Bernard\|last=Zuel\|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/chet-faker-and-his-beard-are-set-to-rule-arias-20141007-10r4oc.html\|title=Chet Faker and his beard are set to rule ARIAs\|work=]\|publisher=]\|date=7 October 2014\|accessdate=7 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|last=McCabe\|first=Kathy\|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/awards/australia-indie-artists-sweep-aria-nominations-with-taylor-swift-facing-off-against-boyfriend-calvin-harris-for-a-gong/story-e6frfn2i-1227560311019\|title=ARIA Award nominations announced in Sydney\|publisher=News.com.au\|date=7 October 2015\|accessdate=8 October 2015}}</ref>
	\| {{nom}}		\| {{nom}}
			\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=1\|title=Nomination for World's Best Song\|publisher=World Music Awards\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140226201404/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=1\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=26 February 2014}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
			\| World's Best Video
	\| 2015
			\| {{nom}}
	\| "Live Louder"
			\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=3\|title=Nomination for World's Best Video\|publisher=World Music Awards\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140216075105/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=3\|url-status=dead\|archivedate=16 February 2014}}</ref>
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Nathaniel Nathan Willemse
Official Press Photo 2016
Background information
Born	(1985-07-14) 14 July 1985 (age 39) Cape Town, South Africa
Genres	R&B pop
Occupations	Singer songwriter
Instruments	Vocals piano guitar
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Mummy's Boy Records (2008) DNA/Sony (2013–2016) 123 Agency (2016–present)

Website	itisnathaniel.com

Musical artist

Nathaniel Willemse (born 14 July 1985), often known simply as Nathaniel, is a South African-born Australian singer and songwriter most notable for being the eighth contestant eliminated on the fourth season of The X Factor Australia. In 2013, he signed a recording contract with DNA Songs' label through Sony Music Australia, and released the single "You", which peaked at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart.

Early life

Nathaniel Willemse was born in South Africa and moved to Frankston, Melbourne, Australia when he was six years old. He attended Karingal Park Secondary College, now known as McClelland College. In 2006, he auditioned for Australian Idol series four and made it to the top 24 round before being eliminated. On 22 January 2008, Willemse released his debut single "Vertigo" exclusively on iTunes, through Mummy's Boy Records. The single's release also included two B-side tracks, "Shall Be Told" and "Home", each co-written by Willemse. On 29 October 2011, Willemse independently released his first extended play, EP, and second single, "You Are the One". Before applying for The X Factor Australia in 2012, Willemse was a vocal coach and a wedding singer.

Career

2012: The X Factor Australia

Willemse successfully auditioned for the fourth season of The X Factor in 2012 singing John Mayer's "Gravity". During the super bootcamp stage of the competition, Willemse sang "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas and "You Give Me Something" by James Morrison. Willemse made it to the home visits as part of the Over 25s category. For the first live performance show on 17 September 2012, Willemse sang Beyoncé's "Love on Top" and received praise from all four judges. Mel B called the performance "incredible" and said that his voice is "bloody marvellous", while Ronan Keating added that he has a lot of soul. Willemse then made his way through to the top six. His performance of "The Scientist" debuted at number 75 on the ARIA Singles Chart after his performance in the fourth week. In week seven, Willemse was placed in the bottom two with Samantha Jade after his performance of "Red" by Daniel Merriweather. The performance reached number 91 on the ARIA Singles Chart. In the final showdown he sang "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye. Guy Sebastian labelled the decision as "stupid" while Keating said he was "embarrassed" by the viewer voting. After the judges split the decision at two votes all, Willemse was eliminated in deadlock after having the lowest number of votes.

Performances on The X Factor

denotes having reached the ARIA Singles Chart.
denotes having been in the bottom two.
denotes having been eliminated.

Show	Theme	Song	Original artist	Order	Result
Auditions	Free choice	"Gravity"	John Mayer	N/A	Through to super bootcamp
Super bootcamp		"I Gotta Feeling"	The Black Eyed Peas		Through to home visits
Home Visits		"When a Man Loves a Woman"	Percy Sledge		Through to live shows
Week 1	Judges' Choice	"Love on Top"	Beyoncé	11	Safe
Week 2	Party All Night	"Canned Heat"	Jamiroquai	4	Bottom two
Week 2	Final Showdown	"It Will Rain"	Bruno Mars	2	Saved
Week 3	Top 10 Hits	"Try a Little Tenderness"	Ray Noble Orchestra	8	Safe
Week 4	Legends	"The Scientist"	Coldplay	8	Safe
Week 5	1980s	"What's Love Got to Do with It"	Tina Turner	3	Safe
Week 6	Latest and Greatest	"Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)"	Ne-Yo	4	Safe
Week 7	Made in Australia	"Red"	Daniel Merriweather	4	Bottom two
Week 7	Final Showdown	"Sexual Healing"	Marvin Gaye	2	Eliminated (6th)

2013–2016: Yours

Main article: Yours (Nathaniel album)

In January 2013, Willemse embarked on the X Factor Live Tour with Samantha Jade, The Collective, Bella Ferraro, Shiane Hawke and Jason Owen. They performed shows in the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. On 6 May 2013, Willemse announced on his Facebook page that he had signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. He is the first artist signed to DNA Songs' label through Sony. He released "You" on 27 September 2013, as his first single with the label. In Australia, it peaked at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified two times Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for sales over 140,000 copies. On the New Zealand Singles Chart, "You" peaked at number 16. In November 2013, Willemse was the supporting act for Jessica Mauboy's To the End of the Earth Tour. On 24 January 2014, Willemse released a cover of "I Am Australian" with Dami Im, Jessica Mauboy, Justice Crew, Samantha Jade and Taylor Henderson, to coincide with the Australia Day celebrations. The song peaked at number 51 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

Willemse's next single "You're Beautiful" was released on 28 February 2014, and debuted at number 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart. A sixth single "Live Louder" was released on 5 September 2014 and peaked at number 4. It was certified Platinum by ARIA for sales exceeding 70,000 copies. Willemse returned to The X Factor on 15 September 2014 to perform the song live. In October 2014, Willemse performed at Australia's first ever neo-soul, jazz and hip-hop festival, Soulfest. In November 2014, he was the supporting act for Mariah Carey's Australian leg of her tour, The Elusive Chanteuse Show. In December 2014, Willemse and other Australian singers recorded a cover version of Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work" under the name "Hope for Isla and Jude", and released it as a charity single to help raise funds for two siblings who suffer from the rare disease Sanfilippo syndrome. Their version debuted at number 79 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Willemse's debut studio album Yours was released on 23 October 2015. On 8 December 2015, Nathaniel released a new single "Jungle Boogie", a Kool & the Gang cover. It was used as the promotional song in the season two launch campaign for the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. In March 2016, it was speculated that Willemse had been dropped by record company Sony Music, along with other X Factor finalists Reigan Derry, Marlisa Punzalan and Dean Ray. In June 2016, it was confirmed when Willemse announced he had signed a deal with 123 Agency.

2017–present: "Vapours"

In January, Nathaniel confirmed the release of a new single "Vapours" on 27 January. "This single is about being intoxicated by someone, or by an experience. My head space at the time was I just wanted something different, honest and a little rebellious. I wanted to experiment with different sounds and sonic landscapes".

From October 2017 to January 2018, Willemse starred in "Let's Get it On" a musical production celebrating the life and music of Marvin Gaye.

Personal life

On 11 January 2015, Willemse married his long-time girlfriend, model Fujan Erfanian on a tropical island in Langkawi, Malaysia. The couple had been dating since before Willemse made his debut in the public eye on The X Factor Australia.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
Title	Album details	AUS
Yours	Released: 23 October 2015 Label: DNA Songs / Sony Music Australia Formats: CD, digital download	5

Extended plays

Title	Details
EP	Released: 29 October 2011 Formats: Digital download

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions		Certifications	Album
Title	Year	AUS	NZ	Certifications	Album
"Vertigo"	2008	—	—		Non-album single
"You Are the One"	2011	—	—		EP
"You"	2013	4	16	ARIA: 2× Platinum	Yours
"I Am Australian" (with Dami Im, Jessica Mauboy, Justice Crew, Samantha Jade and Taylor Henderson)	2014	51	—		Non-album single
"You're Beautiful"		14	—		Yours
"Live Louder"		4	—	ARIA: Platinum
"Flava"	2015	—	—
"Always Be Yours"		79	—
"Jungle Boogie"		—	—		Non-album single
"Vapours"	2017	—	—
"Moon"	2018	—	—
"Mysterious Girl" (with Rowen Reecks)	2018	—	—
"Us"	2019	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Other charted songs

Title	Year	Peak chart positions
Title	Year	AUS
"The Scientist"	2012	75
"Red"	2012	91

Music videos

Title	Year	Director(s)
"You"	2013	Toby Angwin
"You're Beautiful"	2014
"Live Louder"	2014
"Always Be Yours"	2015	Nik Kacevski
"Vapours"	2017	Epik Films

Tours

Headlining

The X Factor Live Tour (2013)

Supporting act

Jessica Mauboy's To the End of the Earth Tour (2013–14)
Soulfest (2014)
Mariah Carey's The Elusive Chanteuse Show: Australian leg (2014)

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2014	"You"	Pop Work of the Year	Nominated
2014	"You"	Most Played Australian Work	Nominated

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2014	"You"	Song of the Year	Nominated
2015	"Live Louder"	Song of the Year	Nominated

World Music Awards

The World Music Awards was an international award show founded in 1989 under the patronage of Albert II, Prince of Monaco and co-founder/executive producer John Martinotti. The event is based in Monte Carlo. It ran from 1989 to 2008, 2010 and 2014.


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2014	Nathaniel Willemse	World's Best Male Artist	Nominated
		World's Best Live Act	Nominated
		World's Best Entertainer of the Year	Nominated
	"You"	World's Best Song	Nominated
	"You"	World's Best Video	Nominated

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v t e Nathaniel Willemse
Studio albums	Yours (2015)
Singles	"Vertigo" "You" "I Am Australian" "You're Beautiful" "Live Louder" "Always Be Yours" "Jungle Boogie"
Other charting singles	"The Scientist" "Red"
Related articles	Australian Idol (season 4) The X Factor (Australia season 4) Sony Music Australia DNA Songs

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