Hackney singer and producer Labrinth, whos real name is Timothy McKenzie, has produced a No 1 hit for Tinie Tempah and co-wrote his singles Pass Out and Frisky, worked with JLS, Pixie Lott and Ellie Goulding. “I can make urban music, that’s my home but I can go further” says the former gospel choir member.” Simon Cowell has signed him up to his record Label Syco and his debut single Let the sun shine was on Radio 1’s A list. He was nominated for MOBO Best Newcomer in 2010, “I pay attention to the artists and dress them in what they want to be dressed in.”