I AM NOT A DJ * I AM FIDEL CHANNER

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with WRETCH 32 Presenter: Laura Alexandra  London rapper best known for his album Black and White, which hit number one on the U.K. R&B Charts in 2011. His third studio album, Growing Over Life, was released in 2016. He got his start as a member of the grime crew Combination Chain Gang as well as The Movement, featuring MC's like Scorcher and Ghetts. His mother gave him the nickname "Wretch," which means "skinny" in her native country of Jamaica. His birth name is Jermaine Scott Sinclair. He has children named Kyrayn and Skye-Laurell with his ex-girlfriend Ashlee. His 2012 mixtape Wretchercise features collaborations with artists like grime rapper Kano.

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with BECKY HILL Presenter: Laura Alexandra  With her highly resonant voice and R&B-influenced style, Becky Hill first came to the public's attention competing on series one of The Voice UK. Ultimately reaching the show's semifinal round, Hill emerged a fan favorite and became the first Voice UK contestant to score a number one single when "Gecko (Overdrive)," her collaboration with Dutch EDM star Oliver Heldens, topped the U.K. singles chart in June 2014. Born on February 14, 1994 in Bewdley, Worcestershire, England, Hill was no stranger to music when she first auditioned for the then new The Voice UK in 2012. As a teenager, she had sung with the acoustic rock & soul group Shaking Trees, which created some local buzz and received several plays on BBC Radio. On The Voice UK she made it to the semifinal with her powerful renditions of R&B songs by the likes of John Legend and others, before being eliminated. By her own admission, she was a novice in the music industry game and it took her 18 months to finally get a record deal. In the meantime, however, her sultry, soulful, older-than-her-years voice was highly sought-after by dance artists looking for feature vocalists. Her first recorded appearance, on British drum'n'bass artist Wilkinson's single "Afterglow," went to number eight on the U.K. singles chart. She then appeared on Rudimental's single "Powerless," singing with them at several U.K. festivals in 2013, including Glastonbury. Following her success with Heldens, Hill worked extensively with London-based dance producer MNEK and issued her debut solo single, "Caution to the Wind." It showcased a shift toward a more electronica-influenced sound, with twinkling melodies and production reminiscent of Four Tet. The Eko EP appeared in 2017, and included the single "Unpredictable." The single "Sunrise in the East" followed a year later. In 2019, Hill issued a pair of upbeat singles, "I Could Get Used to This," which featured Weiss, and "Wish You Well," which featured Sigala.

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with CONOR MAYNARD Presenter: Laura Alexandra  Pop singer who became known for his 2012 debut single "Can't Say No," which peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Charts for two weeks. He also released his debut album Contrast in 2012, and the album went on to debut at #1 on the UK Pop Charts. He made his Broadway debut playing the character Charlie Price in the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots in 2018.  He gained a following by uploading musical covers to YouTube and attracting the attention of Ne-Yo, who became his mentor. He launched his career by winning MTV's Brand New for 2012 Award and his single "Vegas Girl" became a #4 hit in the UK. His "sing-off" video with The Vamps on a cover of Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" has received millions upon millions of views on YouTube.  His mother, Helen, and his father, Gary, raised him with his younger brother Jack and his younger sister Anna, who has appeared in his music videos. Associated With Rita Ora was featured on his 2012 track "Better Than You." 

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with DYLAN DILINJAH  Presenter: Laura Alexandra  Known by many as “Dylan from MTVs Making the Band/Daband”, Dylan Dilinjah shot to fame as one of the shows most memorable characters and has since proven himself as a credible and talented Caribbean hip hop artist.   Dylan DilinJah was born in Brooklyn, NY to West Indian parents, and grew up being exposed to both Caribbean and American cultures. Dylan went to school both in New York and the Caribbean where he excelled, particularly in writing and displayed a strong natural talent for composition and prose at an early age. After being a selector and reggae/hip hop DJ for a period of time, he decided to pursue his love for writing music. Dylan DilinJah found a local studio and recorded over 80 songs, sold demos and performed in showcases before deciding to take his talent to a greater audience.   Dylan auditioned for the MTV show "Making the Band" fronted by Diddy/P Diddy and was chosen out of 40,000 hopefulls to be one of six to form the group Daband.   The group later went on to achieve Platinum success and worldwide TV recognition. After the show's contractual end Dylan embarked on 2 successful United States tours, various shows in the Caribbean, and released mixtapes that have been very well received by music lovers worldwide.   In August 2010 his latest mixtape "Let the Music Talk" was released with very little promotion and a modest Facebook following and gained 10,000 eager listeners within one month who all expressed their desire for more from this popular and talented music maker.   Now, in partnership with Expat Records, Dylan is working on fresh material for fans and music lovers across the world to embrace.   The debut single ‘Over You’ by Dylan Dilinjah will be available from iTunes and other online stores worldwide from 18th July 2011. A full album will follow in the Autumn of 2011.    

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with BENGA Presenter: Nick Russell   Age 14 the afro-haired producer went to his first club, Forward>> at London’s now defunct Velvet Rooms, the night widely acknowledged for founding the bassy UK garage hybrid, dubstep. Imagine the first club you ever get into is, as you step inside, in the process of changing the face of urban music? Imagine you’re only 14 at the time, yet you’re already a producer. Well, Croydon dubstep star Benga doesn’t have to imagine: that is his life. Having put in years of graft, Benga, now age 24, is a leading light in the rising global dubstep movement alongside his childhood friend, Skream. This year he drops his debut album proper for Tempa, provisionally entitled “Diary of an Afro Warrior,” after the mighty mane that sprouts from his head. “If I cut my afro off, I’d have to start again musically,” laughs Benga. Aside from the best haircut in dubstep, Benga has a lot to be happy about. At 15 he released his debut 12” “Skank/Dose” on one of dubstep’s founding imprints, Big Apple. A&Red by one of the most influential DJs in dubstep, DJ Hatcha, the label was run out of the Croydon shop of the same name, the hangout for much of the early pioneers and future stars such as Artwork, Horsepower, Hatcha, Chef, Plastician and Skream.

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with FAITH EVANS Presenters: Mr Silk & Fidel Channer   Faith Evans is a platinum-certified R&B artist and widow of "The Notorious B.I.G." With her powerful, honeyed soprano and talent for songwriting and record production, Faith Renée Evans is one of R&B's all-time greats, despite her name forever being linked to hip hop through her association with Bad Boy Records and her marriage to the rap legend, the Notorious B.I.G. Evans became known as the First Lady of Bad Boy after Sean "Puffy" Combssigned her to his influential label in 1994.     

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with B.o.B Presenter: Fidel Channer Born Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr., he gained widespread popularity with "Nothin' on You" and "Airplanes," which became a #1 hit on the U.K. Billboards. He played the trumpet at Georgia High School, and met his mentor, B. Rich, when he was 14. He was nominated for five Grammy Awards in 2011, including Record of the Year and Best Rap Album. He has an older brother that helped spur his interest in music, and his parents bought him his first keyboard to use as a therapeutic outlet. He collaborated with Bruno Mars on the song "Nothin' on You."  

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with ASHER ROTH Presenter: Fidel Channer Asher Roth grew up in Morrisville where he attended Pennsbury High School. Asher really started rapping when he would battle his friends at school for fun. Asher Roth started by spitting verses in his friend’s basement and made CD’s to sell at school. After Asher sold 250 CD’s in two days he realized he might have a future in hip-hop. What really got Asher into rap was when he was sitting in the car listening to the radio when the Annie Sample came on by Jay-Z. This made Asher crazy to hear the beat and soon he put his own twist on the CD with his own lyrics. After Asher knew he wanted to be in rap he began to post verses on Myspace and sent a friend request to Scooter Braun, a famous manager in Atlanta. Scooter Flew Asher out to Atlanta where he instantly signed Asher, this sent Asher’s career on full go.

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with EUTOPIA Presenter: Laura Alexandra Eutopia are London based electro-rock/power-pop duo Alexander Kotziamanis and Leah Lennick.   Formed in 2011, Eutopia's vision is to combine the big choruses and great guitar licks from classic rock with the rhythmic consistency and free-flow energy of dance music. The result is the highly diverse and catchy sound of 'Eutopia'.   Power-pop meets virtuoso guitars and anthemic choruses with enough gritty dance edge to satisfy your modern tooth. The sound has been described as 'DecaDance' and this label extends both into the image and live performance. Polished and glamorous with a richness of sound, Eutopia is set to take the musical mainstream by storm!  

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with BAKERY BOYS Presenter: Laura Alexandra  Bakery Boys are a collective of London-based creatives with a passion for music, art & fashion. Members of the collective are 'Ace Boogie' (circle of revenge) and designers behind streetwear brand Justin Hustlin - 'Shack' & 'Dirty Dre.' Bakery Boys vast talent spans across everything from music production & writing, to art, film & fashion. This unique blend of fashion art and music, that ultimately intertwines in everything they produce, makes them a breath of fresh air in the UK music scene. Bakery Boys mark the beginning of a new era in British music. Staying true to their art is paramount, focusing on maintaining artistic integrity over commercialisation. Their conceptual ideas and fresh approach differentiate the collective from the rest of music industry, while their constant involvement in a variety of fashion and art projects leaves vast space for new developments and exciting ideas.  

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with EXAMPLE Presenter: Fidel Channer Born Elliot Gleave, he is an electro-house and hip-hop songwriter and producer known for such hits as "Won't Go Quietly" and "Changed the Way You Kiss Me." He is also an occasional actor, and appeared in a supporting role in Between Two Worlds in 2013.  He signed with his first label, All The Chats, in 2004 and remained with them until he signed with Warner Music in 2006. His fourth album The Evolution of Man reached #1 on the UK Dance Chart. He was raised as the oldest of three children in London, England. He married Australian model Erin McNaught on May 18, 2013 and the couple had a son named Evander in 2014. He wrote the song "Chasing The Sun" for Max George and The Wanted in 2012.

KVM MAG PLAYGROUND presents an exclusive interview with SWAY Presenter: Soala Brogan  Award-winning English rapper, actor, and producer who has been signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik label, and has been releasing albums since his 2006 debut, This is My Demo. He went to Highgate Wood Secondary School in London and started using school equipment to produce music tracks for local artists. He played the role of a thug in the 2012 film The Grind. His real name is Derek Safo and he was born to Beatrice and Adam. He featured Lemar on the song "Saturday Night Hustle."