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Timothy McKenzie (born 21 March 1989, London), better known by his stage name Labrinth, is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. McKenzie is signed to Simon Cowell's record label Syco, becoming the first non-talent show signing in six years. Initially, he was tipped to work as a producer, but Cowell signed him as a solo act. Labrinth made his debut appearance on the UK chart in March 2010, when his collaboration with Tinie Tempah, "Pass Out" reached number-one. This was preceeded by the number-two single "Frisky", another collaboration with Tempah. His first solo single, entitled "Let the Sun Shine" was released in September 2010 and reached number-three. Early career Labrinth started his big time career by producing for Master Shortie in his debut album A.D.H.D.. This gained a buzz within the industry and he was then signed to a publishing deal by Guy Moot at EMI Music Publishing. He also co-wrote, produced and featured on Tinie Tempah's BRIT Award-winning single "Pass Out", which entered the UK Singles Chart at number 1, becoming Tempah's first single to top the charts. In June 2010, Labrinth and Tinie Tempah collaborated again, on the single "Frisky" which debuted at number 2 in the UK; although it became the duo's second single to top the UK R&B Chart. Labrinth provided vocals on Professor Green's track "Oh My God" taken from his debut album Alive Till I'm Dead. He is currently writing songs for Professor Green, Ola Svensson, Pixie Lott, Preeya Kalidas and Loick Essien and is remixing songs from JLS. He remixed the single Stylo by Gorillaz, adding vocals from collaborator Tinie Tempah. The remix appeared on the band's succeeding single "On Melancholy Hill". He has also produced for Canadian artist Raghav and appears in music video of Raghav's single "So Much". Also he produced Master Shortie's single "Dead End", which is featured on the chorus but uncredited, and appears on the music video. Labrinth confirmed in an interview with BBC Newsbeat his second single is entitled "Earthquake", and will be released in October. "Let The Sun Shine" "Powerless" - Nina Simon-esque pop track "Beneath You're Beuatiful" - Coldplay-ish piano ballad, a collaboration with Mike Posner "2AM" - euphoric club stomper "Express Yourself" - samples Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band

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