Sources say that this new prodigy named Labrinth is the next one to watch out for…
And even Simon Cowell thinks so as Labrinth is Simon's first signing in six years that isn't tied to one of his multi-million money-making TV platforms – he completely got signed on merit alone which says something. When asked about the opportunity to be the next cash cow for Simon Cowell, this is what Labrinth had to say…
"This is a crucial moment in my career, I've always been an ambitious and driven person and Simon has given me a bigger playing field. I'm gonna show Uncle Sy a whole new world!"
So there you have it – Simon Cowell believes in this kid but if you ask me – there is a bigger reason that Simon was so eager to get the legal documents drawn up. Labrinth produced Tinie Tempah's massive "Pass Out" which of course was a huge UK number one and their second collaboration and single "Frisky" just hit number two last week in the UK…both songs feature Labrinth on vocals…
Labrinth's first solo single "Let The Sunshine" will be released this summer with an album to follow shortly after. Let's sit back and see if Labrinth will capture the hearts of the British youth because if he does, he'll make Simon Cowell smile just that little bit more…