Given the sheer mix of cultures contained within it, it's unsurprisingly that areas of London such as the borough of Hackney have been responsible for the creation of some of Britain's most diverse and entertaining acts over the past few years. One such act is Rudimental, whose output incorporates elements of drum and bass, soul and jungle. Having first began to make waves last year with the releases of 'Feel The Love' and 'Not Giving In', the quartet have gone into overdrive this year, reaching #1 with the catchy 'Waiting All Night' (collaborating with Ella Eyre) and #16 with the deeper 'Right Here' (collaborating with Foxes). Their #1 album, 'Home' also includes contributions from other up-and-comers such as Angel Haze and former Voice contestant Becky Hill, showcasing their willingness to share their ever-increasing level of recognition with an assortment of others. Having also received the MOBO Best Album Award for 'Home', it's anyone's guess as to what heights their inevitable sophomore release could reach. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbRU-HbsqUw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M97vR2V4vTs
Honourable Mention Robin Thicke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyDUC1LUXSU Its attracted much controversy for the topless models in its video and its supposedly misogynistic lyrics, but 'Blurred Lines' has undoubtedly been one of the most memorable songs of the year, like it or not. Its principal performer, Robin Thicke, has made a name for himself with it after ten relatively uneventful years in the music business, building a platform on which to achieve further in the future.
