10 Things You Didn’t Know About Dels

The British recording artist, graphic designer and filmmaker, Dels was born Kieren Dickins in Ipswich, England. He broke into the music industry in 2005. He is signed with the Ninja Tune label Big Dada in May 2010. He was described as the ‘Future of UK Hip Hop’ by British national newspaper The Times in their ‘Ones To Watch 2011’ list in January 2011. His single ‘Shapeshift’ was listed by Dazed & Confused and Drowned In Sound as one of their top singles of 2010. Paul Lester of The Guardian has complimented him for his ability to set himself apart from many homogeneous Hip Hop artists by sounding both languid and urgent. There is no doubt that the British recording artist and filmmaker is definitely a rising star in the music industry.

Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about the recording artist, graphic designer and filmmaker, Dels:

1. Dels was born Kieren Dickins in Ipswich, England.

2. He broke into the music industry in 2005.

3. He graduated from Kingston University in 2007 with a BA Hons Degree in graphic design.

4. He is signed with the Ninja Tune label Big Dada in May 2010.

5. He was described as the ‘Future of UK Hip Hop’ by British national newspaper The Times in their ‘Ones To Watch 2011’ list in January 2011.

6. Paul Lester of The Guardian has complimented him for his ability to set himself apart from many homogeneous Hip Hop artists by sounding both languid and urgent.

7. The Guardian, described him as “Dizzee mixed with the Björk of Vespertina”.

8. His single ‘Shapeshift’ was listed by Dazed & Confused and Drowned In Sound as one of their top singles of 2010.

9. He has collaborated with artist like Hot Chip, Kwes, Micachu and Heuy Morgan to name a few.

10. His genre of music has been classified as alternative hip hop music.