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Emeli Sande changed because of Adele

Music Gossip

6 Jan 2012

Emeli Sande changed her name as soon as she heard Adele's music. The Scottish singer shares a first name with the 'Rolling in the Deep' hitmaker, but decided to adopt her middle name as a performer instead in order to distinguish herself from the…

Emeli Sande gained confidence from Chipmunk

Music Gossip

21 Dec 2011

Emeli Sande knew she could pursue a music career after collaborating with Chipmunk. The Scottish singer and songwriter collaborated with the rapper on his 2009 UK 10 hit 'Diamond Rings', writing the hook and singing the chorus, and its success gave…

Tinchy Stryder signs up for Celebrity Big Brother

TV Gossip

19 Dec 2011

Tinchy Stryder has signed up for 'Celebrity Big Brother'. The 'Never Leave You' singer was approached by show bosses - who are desperate for a British rapper to take part - after 'Champion' hitmaker Chipmunk turned down an offer, The Sun newspaper…

Chipmunk announces 21st birthday show

Music Gossip

29 Sep 2011

Chipmunk is set to play a free one-off show in London to celebrate his 21st birthday. The 'Chip Diddy Chip' rapper - real name Jahmaal Fyffe - will toast the milestone age by performing an exclusive set for technology store Best Buy's customers at…

Chipmunk admits losing his way

Music Gossip

20 Jun 2011

Chipmunk admits he lost his way during a phase of his career. The rapper - who hit number one in the UK with his single 'Oopsy Daisy' in 2009 - explained he is in the process of "resituating" himself as an artist after finding a "more comfortable…

Chipmunk loyal to Chris Brown

Music Gossip

18 Jun 2011

Chipmunk will stand by Chris Brown until the "day he dies". The 20-year-old rapper - who collaborated with the US star on single 'Champion' and his second studio album 'Transition - explained working with the 'Yeah' hitmaker was the "biggest learning…

'Gentleman' Chipmunk assisted Rihanna

Celebrity Gossip

4 Jun 2011

Chipmunk once helped Rihanna to the toilet. The 'Chip Diddy Chip' hitmaker - whose real name is Jahmaal Noel Fyffe - met the "real hottie" singer in a club and helped her avoid a crowd because he is a "gentleman" - and was thrilled when she knew who…

Chipmunk upset over album leak

Music Gossip

16 Apr 2011

Chipmunk feels his life was over when tracks from his new album were leaked. The 20-year-old rapper was livid when 'Champion', his duet with Chris Brown appeared on the internet before the record was released, so insisted the LP, 'Transition', had…

Chipmunk praises Chris Brown

Music Gossip

7 Feb 2011

Chipmunk believes Chris Brown was the only artist who could do his new single justice. The 20-year-old British rapper - who collaborates with the US star on new track 'Champion' - thinks nobody would be able to sing the tune as well as Chris, as it…

Chipmunk crowns rap battle winner

Music Gossip

17 Dec 2010

Chipmunk has crowned the winner of a contest to find the UK's best young rap writer. The 'Diamond Rings' hitmaker personally congratulated Leah Newcombe from Hertfordshire, southern England, after her rhyme 'Misfits' won the '2010 Def Jam Rapstar…

Emeli Sande - King Tut’s, Glasgow, Mon 15 Nov, 2010

Voice of UK rap-pop hits tours classically-styled soul material

23 Nov 2010

Acknowledging the fact there were representatives of London record labels in the house for this last date of a short Scottish tour, Aberdonian singer Emeli Sande seemed every inch the promising young singer-songwriter trying hard to make an impression.

Chipmunk urges school kids to rap

Music Gossip

12 Nov 2010

Chipmunk has passed on tips for writing rhymes to encourage school kids to rap. The 'Diamond Rings' star is heading a hunt to find the UKs next Rhyme Master in a competition in association with Britain's National literary trust, which is running a…

T in the Park 2010: The Proclaimers, Sunshine Underground and General Fiasco

T in the Park blog

11 Jul 2010

Saturday 10th Jul It’s been almost a decade since I last set foot within the hallowed T in the Park grounds, so, eager to see how – or even if – things had changed since my halcyon days of teenage revelry, I find myself on the 10.30 bus with very…

Powerful rapper Chipmunk

Music Gossip

28 May 2010

Chipmunk thinks he is more influential than the Prime Minister. The 'Chip Diddy Chip' star insists it is unfair to blame urban music for any rise in violent crime, because rappers are not responsible for other people's actions. When asked if he…

Chipmunk praises Dappy

Music Gossip

8 May 2010

Chipmunk thinks Dappy from N-Dubz is a "musical genius". The British rapper - who collaborated with the chart-topping group on 'Suck Yourself' for their LP 'Against All Odds' - has admitted part of the reason why he gets on with the Londoner is…

Chipmunk praises Dappy

Music Gossip

8 May 2010

Chipmunk thinks Dappy from N-Dubz is a "musical genius". The British rapper - who collaborated with the chart-topping group on 'Suck Yourself' for their LP 'Against All Odds' - has admitted part of the reason why he gets on with the Londoner is…

Chipmunk won't date fans

TV Gossip

20 Apr 2010

Chipmunk would never date one of his fans. The 'Chip Diddy Chip' rapper finds it strange female fans keep "throwing themselves" at him, but wouldn't get too close to them, in case they sold a story about him to a newspaper. He said: "It's weird…

Chipmunk - I Am Chipmunk

2 Oct 2009

The British grime scene is defined by its fury and bravado and Chipmunk rolls out a debut album that suggests there’s scope for having some heart too. After demolishing the charts with the simpering proto-Kanye ‘Diamond Rings’ (which features Glasgow…

Urban Legends - MOBO Awards 2009 come to Glasgow

24 Sep 2009

‘You’ve heard of us, even if you don’t know it yet. Remember that boy driving you mad on the bus, playing music on his mobile at full volume? He’s listening to us. So is his sister, his best mate, his best mate’s older brother and his teacher. We make…

MOBO Awards Come to Glasgow

Celebrating Music of Black Origin in Scotland

10 Sep 2009

‘We’ve been at every major venue in London: the Royal Albert Hall, Alexandra Palace, Wembley Arena, London Arena and we were the first multi-artist show to appear at the O2 Arena, so we thought it was time to take the unprecedented step of moving the…