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The teenage artist, who is being managed by the same team that brought Tinie Tempah through, has been promised by Tinie that if he can score one independent top 20 hit with his next few single he’ll jump on board and collaborate on the follow up.

Alex is currently getting ready to release his brilliant debut single In Love With Love (penned by J Warner [EMI / Disturbing London]) in July, which has already been gathering attention from a number of top industry A&R’s and tastemakers.

Have a listen here:

Alex was the youngest performer at last years Wireless Festival, stepping on stage alongside The Black Eyed Peas at the tender age of fifteen. This summer he’ll be supporting Tinchy Stryder, Chip aka Chipmunk and Skepta at Breaking Out Festival in Wales.

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Each week we’ll ask what are the issues affecting you, and what do you want to hear us talking about. Based on what you tell us we’ll then have a response piece up for you by the following week.

The issues can be anything that are relevant to you – maybe the difficulty people have in finding jobs once they graduate from college or university, how girls are portrayed in hip hop videos or your thoughts on the decriminalisation of drugs.

So what should we be talking about? What issues would you like us to be discussing?

Tweet us all this week using the hash tag #SBTVListenUp

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Taken from The Big 10 mixtape.

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The rave which will be held at the Rhythm Factory in East London on 16th June will see the new club night in Leicester Housebound go back to back with ChockABlock, showcasing some of the best music in the UK underground scene.

If you get down there before midnight, entry on the night is £10, and for the hardcore ravers it doesn’t finish till 6am so you definitely get your moneys worth.

Check out the event on Facebook 

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Official video and download link coming to a internet screen near you soon.

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On the night, Logic & Last Resort will be performing tracks from their critically-acclaimed True Talk album (alongside some VERY special guests), as well as some of Logic’s classic material.

If that wasn’t enough, also performing on the night is the mighty English Frank, who has absolutely turned the UK rap game upside down over the past few years, as well as Mic Righteous (one of the best lyricists the UK has to offer), and one of the most talented rappers from the new-school, Cashtastic.  Hosted by Big Cakes and DJ Snuff, this is one night that promises to be massive for all lovers of real UK music.

LINE UP:

LOGIC & LAST RESORT
MIC RIGHTEOUS
ENGLISH FRANK
CASHTASTIC
DJ SNUFF
+ some very special guests to be announced..

HOSTED BY BIG CAKES

Tickets are in high demand for this event, so grab yours here now.

Age restrictions – Strictly over 14s.

Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult (18+) (photographic ID required to gain entry)

Time: 7pm-11pm
When: Friday, 8th June
Where: The Garage, 20 – 22 Highbury Corner , London, N1

Early bird Tickets £7.50 (100 only)
£10.00 in advance

Purchase True Talk on iTunes here.

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The main topic up for discussion is the legalisation of drugs, check out the mini debate below:

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Other debate topics that are likely to be included tonight:

Unemployment amongst young black men (twice the national average)

Private School domination and Michael Gove’s call for a shake up

Sexism in rap music and the rise of female urban artists

Financial Fair Play and UEFA’s proposed regulation of European clubs.

As well as Jamal, the  panel will also consist of:

Cherry Healey (BBC Three)
Alexandra Swann (UKIP)
Kojo (Choice FM)

If you want to be part of the debate make sure you tweet in @BBCFreeSpeech #FreeSpeech or www.facebook.com/BBCFreeSpeech