Katy B

Sean Paul, Olly Murs and Katy B perform at Titanic sounds

Music Gossip

14 Apr 2012

Sean Paul, Olly Murs and Katy B wowed Belfast at the MTV Titanic Sounds concert last night (13.04.12). Over 16,000 people turned out to watch the free show- which also saw performances from Pixie Lott and Rizzle Kicks - held in the shadow of the…

Sean Paul Hopes Pixie can join him in Belfast

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13 Apr 2012

Sean Paul hopes Pixie Lott will join him on stage at Titanic Sounds in Belfast tonight (13.04.12). The Jamaican singer is performing at the MTV event in Northern Island, and thinks Pixie - who is also on the bill - would be an ideal replacement to…

Rizzle Kicks steering clear of herbal tea

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12 Apr 2012

Rizzle Kicks will not be drinking any of Sean Paul's special tea at Titanic Sounds. The 'Down With the Trumpets' duo appear on the same bill as Sean at the free MTV concert in Belfast tomorrow (13.04.12), but will steer clear if he offers them any…

Pixie Lott confirms Titanic appearance

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4 Apr 2012

Pixie Lott has been confirmed for MTV Titanic Sounds in Belfast. The 'Kiss the Stars' singer is the latest addition to the bill for the free concert, which will also feature performances from Olly Murs, Sean Paul, Rizzle Kicks and Katy B. She…

Mark Ronson praises Katy B

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13 Mar 2012

Mark Ronson thinks Katy B is the new Lily Allen. The super producer has teamed with the 'On A Mission' hitmaker for 'Anywhere in the World' - a track which will be used in Coca-Cola's Olympic advertising campaign - and chose her to appear on the song…

Katy B teams up with Guy Chambers

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11 Jan 2012

Katy B is working with Guy Chambers on her new album. The dubstep singer has teamed up with the songwriter - who has previously worked with Robbie Williams, Katie Melua and Charlotte Church - to work on tracks for the follow-up to her debut, 'On a…

Mark Ronson and Katy B finishing Olympic record

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12 Oct 2011

Mark Ronson and Katy B are putting the finishing touches to their Olympic Song. The producer and dubstep singer Katy are collaborating on a track for the 2012 London Olympic Games, for which they went to different countries and sampled the sounds…

Katy B's friends spoiled Mercury surprise

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6 Sep 2011

Katy B's friends knew she was nominated for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize before she did. The 'Easy Please Me' singer is one of 12 artists nominated for the coveted award in 2011, and wasn't expecting to make the shortlist, although her friends…

Katy B cuts down drinking

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30 Aug 2011

Katy B drinks less now she is famous. The 'Easy Please Me' hitmaker believes she can no longer go out and get "slaughtered" on a night out because she often has to perform the next day - and would not want to upset her fans by underperforming…

Katy B not confident about award win

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28 Aug 2011

Katy B doesn't think she will win the Barclaycard Mercury Prize. The 22-year-old singer is nominated alongside Adele and Tinie Tempah for the prestigious award - which recognises the best British albums of the last 12 months and has previously been…

Katy B's protective backing band

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26 Aug 2011

Katy B says her backing band are "like the mafia". The 22-year-old upcoming dubstep singer admits her band can be a little protective of her at live performances, especially when she gets advances from boys. She said: "When I was playing clubs it…

Single of the Month: King Creosote and Jon Hopkins’ ‘Honest Words’

Also reviewed: Katy B, Ghostpoet, Anna Calvi, Airship and Ed Sheeran

24 Aug 2011

As Mercury Price fever ensues, there’s a last-minute dash to make the most of this extra attention, however, the resulting singles are admittedly a bit hit and miss. The latter is unfortunately the case for Katy B’s scatty, 90s dance rip-off…

Katy B's dance medley

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20 Jul 2011

Katy B performed a medley of classic 90s dance tracks during her show at London's Roundhouse last night (19.07.11). The 'Broken Record' singer delighted the packed-out Camden venue 30 minutes into her set when she promised fans "something…

Katy B's bad barn experience

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22 Jun 2011

Katy B's worst on-stage experience involved members of the crowd being "carried out on stretchers". The 'Lights On' hitmaker explained performing at a student bar "in a barn" recently resulted in chaos, with the whole audience falling on to the stage…

RockNess - Dores, Loch Ness, 10-12 Jun 2011

Chemical Brothers, Paulo Nutini and Erol Alkan among highlights of festival

14 Jun 2011

As T in the Park’s younger, ravey-er and arguably more affable sibling, the first 'biggie' of the Scottish music festival season kicked into gear on Friday under a cloudless cobalt sky. Situated near sleepy Dores on the banks of Loch Ness - the…

Katy B planning Ibiza tracks

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14 Jun 2011

Katy B is going to record new music in Ibiza. The 'Easy Please Me' hitmaker will be visiting the Spanish party island for nightclub appearances multiple times this summer, but won't take any time off as she intends to set up a studio so she can work…

Interview: Katy B on bringing everything to RockNess - including the kitchen sink

The chart-friendly, female face of dubstep

27 May 2011

‘When I was 13, listening to Choice FM, I would listen to a lot of R&B from America, and whenever a British person tried to do it, it didn’t really work, they just sounded like they were trying to copy that whole style. Now the music sounds British…

Katy B wants Alicia Keys' duet

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23 Apr 2011

Katy B wants to collaborate with Alicia Keys. The 'Broken Record' singer cites the musician as a huge influence on her career and she would love to meet up with Alicia when she performs in London later this year to celebrate a decade since the…

Kasabian, The Chemical Brothers, Paolo Nutini and Glasvegas set for RockNess 2011

Line-up also includes DJ Shadow, Frightened Rabbit, Magnetic Man

24 Feb 2011

Rockness, Scotland's fastest growing festival, returns for 2011 with some of the hottest new acts in guitar music, while simultaneously remaining true to its electronic roots. Looking at the line-up, combined with winning NME's 'Best Small Festival…

Magnetic Man - Magnetic Man

6 Oct 2010

(Colombia) Newsflash: dubstep is still hot right now. Hence, we presume, this album from Magnetic Man – aka Benga, Skream and Artwork – a dubstep supergroup, if you will. Evidently aimed at the upper echelons of the hit parade (why else would…