Both parents are from the Caribbean. Father is from Grenada and his mother is from Jamaica.

He is a big fan of Southampton Football Club, who are in the English Premiership and can sometimes be spotted wearing the clubs jersey during gigs.

British R&B singer. Sir Elton John has called him England's best singer.

Born on the same day as Danielle Fishel.

Voted the 98th worst Briton in Channel 4's poll of the 100 Worst Britons. [11 May 2003]

Grew up on one of the toughest neighbourhoods in Southampton, The Holyrood estate.