WHO'S TAKING OVER THE EMERGING STAGE?
HAMMER
Twenty-two year old North London MC, Hammer has been involved in the grime scene since 2004, when he hosted shows on Mystic FM & Heat FM with his former crew Menace to Society. Since then Hammer, has embarked on a solo career and has collaborated with the likes of Skepta, JME, Wiley, Silencer and Jammer.
- Check out 'Players get Lonely Too' ft. Dot Rotten here.
- Listen to Hammer on Myspace.
- Check out Hammer's 'Mic Check' video here.
- Follow Hammer on Twitter here.
- Download Hammer's free 'Hurricane City' E.P here.
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CHOCKZ THE RAPPER
Highly Rated Entertainment member, Chockz The Rapper is a lyricist from East London, who has been performing for three years and writing and producing for eight. He has recently released a mixtape and hopes to bring a new style and sound to the UK in 2010.
- Listen to 'Conversations' here
- Chockz on Myspace.
- Check out Chockz on YouTube.
- Follow Chockz on Twitter here.
- Download Chockz's free 'More Than A Rapper Vol.1' mixtape here.
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BEX
Bex is a singer/songwriter from North London with a passion for music. Over the years she has been heavily influenced by Gospel music and she hopes to blow the audience away with powerful vocals.
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LEANNE ROBINSON
Renowned for her powerful and emotive vocal ability, Leanne has already headlined at 2009 Graduate Fashion Week and has graduated from The BRIT School, leaving with a profound appreciation for her honed craft, intent on pursuing the proverbial dream.
- Listen to 'Slow Down' here.
- Catch Leanne Robinson's interview on BBC Radio 3 here
- Check out Leanne Robinson's Myspace here.
- Follow Leanne Robinson on Twitter here.
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ENRICO DELVES
An alumni of the UD vocal classes, sing/songwriter Enrico Delves has been involved with Urban Development's music prgrammes from an early age. In 2008, he opened the MOBOs and has already performed alongside the likes of John Legend, The Sugababes, and Estelle to name a few.
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ENGLISH
English is a versatile and talented artist from East London, who’s been making music for around ten years. An accomplished talent who’s comfortable performing hip hop, grime, dubstep or any other style. His adaptability, creativity and personality are his main attributes.
- Listen to English on Myspace.
- Check out English on YouTube here.
- Follow English on Twitter here.
- Download English's 'Local Hero Episode 2' mixtape here.
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RUBY
Ruby is an exciting and vibrant singer/songwriter whose work fuses mainstream RnB/Pop and Soul. To date, she has collaborated with artists such as Sabrina Washington, N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder, Sway, Bless Beats and Gracious K.
- Listen to Ruby on Myspace.
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SHIVZ DOTZ
This Hackney-raised rhymer has been in the game for five years now. Grinding his way to the top, with a little support from the team at Rising Tide. Bragging writes banger 'Best Under 21' throws down the gauntlet for all young grime lyricist on the rise in 2010. Come and see him put it down at Industry Takeover.
- Listen to 'Say Something Remix' here.
- Check out Shivz Dotz on Myspace.
- Follow Shivz Dotz on Twitter here.
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STRICTLY D
Strictly D is a 19-year old law and drama student. He also makes time to showcase his skills as a rapper, song writer and actor.
D specialises in rap but lately he has been experimenting with other genres of music such as pop and R&B to develop his versatility in music. Inspired by the likes of Tupac and Drake, D is forging a name for himself in the game with a performance on the Industry Takeover emerging stage.
At the age of 17 he made his first promo and now he's working on his first mixtape titled 'STRICTLY 912'.
- Catch Strictly D on Facebook here
- Follow Strictly D on Twitter here
- Check Strictly D in Myspace here
- Tune into Strictly D on YouTube here
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Also performing on the Emerging Stage...
DIRTY BILLY
CHANTEL
DELICIA
REBECCA BROOMFIELD
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INDUSTRY TAKEOVER LINKS
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