Michael Kiwanuka has been announced as BBC’s Sound of 2012. The North London soul musician has been compared to Otis Redding, yes Otis Redding! He’s been getting a load of airplay here in the UK and I’m sure this will only increase throughout the year and then throughout the world. Everyone has been talking about him in the music industry for a while and now he’s really getting himself out there and receiving the plaudits that he deserves.
A few of his songs are available on iTunes and Spotify. But his album is due for release here in the UK on the 26th March this year.
Kiwanuka beat competition for the Sound of 2012 from many other people to look out for;
2nd place – Frank Ocean
3rd place – Azealia Banks
4th place – Skrillex
5th place – Niki & The Dove
Previous winners of the BBC Sound of are;
2011 – Jessie J
2010 – Ellie Goulding
2009 – Little Boots
2008 – Adele
2007 – Mika
2006 – Corinne Bailey Rae
2005 – The Bravery
2004 – Keane
2003 – 50 Cent
For more information on Michael Kiwanuka see his website michaelkiwanuka.com and follow on twitter @michaelkiwanuka.
