N-Dubz
January 29, 2009 by Lindie Makwananzi
Their debut album Uncle B released in November has gone platinum in the UK. Is their anything N-Dubz can’t do?
When you think of Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer, the Camden Town collective known as N-Dubz, you really can’t help but to say ‘Na na nai!’ Already armed with an identifiable sound that has helped catapult artists such as Busta Rhymes (Woo Ha!) to superstardom, setting trends is a walk down Camden Road for this trio. ‘You have to create an image. Stamp your spot like – this is us. If you see us dressed up you’ll say – it’s that group! That’s the kind of vibe that we try and give.’ It’s a vibe that has undoubtedly been well-received by the fans. To date, their new single Ouch has way over 5 million views on YouTube alone, indicating a fanbase consisting of more than just their mums, but things haven’t always been so bright for these shining stars.
Coming to a standstill
Having signed a deal with Polydor Records following their Best Newcomer success at the MOBO’s in 2007, their dream quickly became a nightmare. ‘We came to a standstill after the MOBO’s because we were having problems with the label and we weren’t agreeing on the path they chose for us. We kept bringing them singles like Ouch and they said ‘No, we don’t like it!’ and they kept trying to put us with new writers, with new producers. It was like – if you want to start doing this to us, you might as well get three little kids off the street and re-make them because that’s not why we came here.’
Finally finding peace at their new independent-based label All Around the World Records, Ouch is a follow up to their groundbreaking single I Swear. ‘This is like a year and a half down the line and we just got back together after she’s cheated on him and now he’s gone and cheated on her, so it was just something for the girls to kind of have their say ‘cause I Swear is from a boy’s point of view.’ With a new label has come talk of their Camden crew: Dapy, Tulisa and Fazer are stronger than ever long-awaited debut album Uncle B. ‘It’s dedicated to the guy that helped take us off the streets, built us up, made us into what we are, took us out of trouble, we dedicate that all to him.’ Their album is out now and includes the first two singles Ouch and I Swear. The next single Papa Can You Hear Me? keeps to the theme of the album title, touching on emotional topics for everyone who has lost a loved one. It might give you goosebumps to listen to, but the message is clear – don’t leave it too late to tell the people who love you that you feel the same.
Strong again
Having penned 90 per cent of their album, their third single to be released, Strong Again, was co-written by Kano and co-produced by Fraser T Smith. If you think his name is familiar, he’s the man responsible for the global smash hit This Is The Girl That I Want. ‘It was kind of weird for us to have to work with other people, but we like Kano as an artist so it wasn’t too hard to let the ideas flow and it turned out to be an amazing track.’
Better by degrees
Like fine wine over time, the N-Dubz sound has matured significantly over the past 18 months, by their own admission.
‘In the beginning, we’d create songs and they wouldn’t be as impressive as others and we were trying to figure out what kind of sound we had. Now it’s like every song we come up with is a banger!’ You will definitely be seeing more of this energetic crew, whose ambition sees no boundaries. ‘One thing’s for sure – America’s going to know about N-Dubz!’ You know where you heard it first.
Uncle B is out now on All Around the World Records
Words by Lindie Mkwananzi
I Lovee Dappoy hiss Fittt
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little miss Emo Reply:
May 7th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
What are you kidding Dappy is so ugli frazer is the fit and lush one please don’t be so vile
xxxlittle miss emoxxx
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kirsty c Reply:
May 18th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
both of the boys are fit none of them are ugly so people stop saying things like that it none of the boys fron n-dubz are gluy both are soo fitttt
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reedo Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
stuff the boyz da girl is lush
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little miss Emo Reply:
May 7th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
What are you kidding Dappy is so ugli frazer is the fit and lush one please don’t be so vile
xxxlittle miss emoxxx
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kirsty c Reply:
May 18th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
both of the boys are fit none of them are ugly so people stop saying things like that it none of the boys fron n-dubz are gluy both are soo fitttt
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reedo Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
stuff the boyz da girl is lush
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nice pic so gawjuss
xx jadee
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n-dubz iz gangstaa blud sikoo bruhhh!!!!
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i am n-dubz biggest fan nd i luv dappayy
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CharliiPrincess Reply:
June 1st, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Umm Noo Love Im N-Dubz’s Number 1 Fan Trust I Been To Every Concert And Lyk I Meet Them Twice I Got Tulisa, Dappy And Frazer AutoGraph I Got All The Albums So I Would Back Off Yeah
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shahidkhan123 Reply:
December 29th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
im number one for n-dubz i’ve been to every concert around the world my room is coverd with poster and cd u need to back off
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shahidkhan123 Reply:
December 29th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
im number one for n-dubz i’ve been to every concert around the world my room is coverd with poster and cd u need to back off
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CharliiPrincess Reply:
June 1st, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Umm Noo Love Im N-Dubz’s Number 1 Fan Trust I Been To Every Concert And Lyk I Meet Them Twice I Got Tulisa, Dappy And Frazer AutoGraph I Got All The Albums So I Would Back Off Yeah
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Lisa is sooooooooooo fine!!!
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dappy you are soo fit xx mwaah
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daffey is fit ass
they all are the best sibgers in the world ya
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ITS DAPPY YUU DIKEDS if yuu fink he is fitt learn how to spell his name rytt shit man aha and diss pic is soo hott man shagable baybii
lool
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Frase&&Dappy,
Theyy Bothh Gott Somethingg Boutt Emm
Dontt Yaa Finkk Girlss?,
Yee, Daa Picss (Y),
Wentt Too See emm Otherr Dayy,
Inn Sheffield,
Theyy Waa Greatt (Y) x
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little miss Emo Reply:
May 7th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
frazer ya but Dappy yuck N-Dubz rock my bloody sox off no joke yall!!!!!!!!!
xxlittle miss emoxxx
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little miss Emo Reply:
May 7th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
frazer ya but Dappy yuck N-Dubz rock my bloody sox off no joke yall!!!!!!!!!
xxlittle miss emoxxx
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dappy is sooooooo fit
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dappy is so fucking fit and sexy xxxx
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little miss Emo Reply:
May 7th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
will yall stap talkin bout fuckin Dappy he is ugli Frazer ya NO DAPPY INVOLVED K
xxlittle miss emoxx
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lil bil Reply:
May 11th, 2009 at 8:30 am
n-dubz bang bang fuk all u haterz
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lil bil Reply:
May 11th, 2009 at 8:30 am
n-dubz bang bang fuk all u haterz
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little miss Emo Reply:
May 7th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
will yall stap talkin bout fuckin Dappy he is ugli Frazer ya NO DAPPY INVOLVED K
xxlittle miss emoxx
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n-dubzz maytee are thee bestt ,…
Theeyy Need Tooo Keep Duingg Whaat Theree Duingg coozz they’ree nangg mayteee (y) x x
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LOLOL DAPPY IS SEXY
BUT LIKE
IT LOOKS LIKE HES WEARING LIP LINER
HAHAHAHA WHAT A WOMAN. =]
LOLOL he’s a right babe =]
I would, wouldn’t you?
Lacey has.
Aye.
But then again.
So has Erin.
Ayeeee.
Mhmmm
Jealousy is a disease, get well soon bitches ;]
Tarraaaaaaaaaaaaaaah babezzzz.
‘Ox ;]
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they are a cool group i love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
is it true that dappy has cancer
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO dappy doesnt ave cancer fuk sake how could u say dat man anyway N DUBZ R DA BESTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT IN DA WORLD DEY LIVE IN NORTH WEST LONDON LIK ME YEHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
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fazer is sexii love him n-dubz your gangsterrrrrrrrrr for life god bless uuuuuuu
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Im N-Dubz’s Number 1 Fan Trust I Been To Every Concert And Lyk I Meet Them Twice I Got Tulisa, Dappy And Frazer AutoGraph I Got All The Albums So I Would Back Off Yeah
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that song is the best amn init!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
u DAPPY U R FITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
OH MY FRIEND HATES U BUT I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
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hi dappy i love you sososo much i have all of your songs on my phone and all of your pic on my phone cuz i love you soso much i will all ways love you <3ly xxxxxx you are soso fit and hot
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i love you sososoososos much dappy i really love you … i love you sosoos much you are so hot and fit <3 ly x x x x x x x x x x x x x i have all your and n dubz music on my phone and all of your and n dubz pic i love all of n dubz but dappy much much much more <3 ly x x
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I love that dope track top fazer has on. Does anyone know what adidas jacket it is, or where I could get one?
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FAZERR IS A BABEEEEEEEEEE
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have you heard n dubz playing with fire/n dubz say its over/n dubz nana?
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