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Croydon Summer Festival 2010

It’s time for music in the park again. The summer is here and Londons best free music festival is here again.

Saturday July 31st and Sunday August 1st is the date for the Croydon Summer Music Festival @ Lloyd Park and this year has one of the most impressive line ups to date. Read the story »

Junior Elliot, 21, better known by his stage name ‘ Junior Brat’ is a young talented British solo rap vocalist from South London. His homage is of Caribbean and Nigerian heritage. The stage name ‘Junior Brat,’ derives from a mixture of his birth name ‘Junior’ and his cheeky behaviour as a child.

Although he attended South Thames College, he constantly participated in free- style battles. His always enjoyed performing and rhyming, he began at the tender age of 12, from taking parts in talent shows and recording sessions. He later enrolled as a student at the University of East London, where his preparing to complete his last year in Film animation degree.

In the year 2010, he is set to release the anticipated Mix tape titled ‘ Born Again.’ The pre album consists of a range of music genres from pop to alternative hip hop. His music has been described as fresh, edgy and new. Junior Brat quotes ‘As an artist, I haven’t lost the true essence of rap music, which is consciousness, I paint pictures with words.” Junior Brat is soon to be a music revolutionist within the UK music industry. With the combination of his talent and Strong work ethic, his set to take the music industry by storm. The Mix tape Title ‘ Born Again’ had derived from the current stage of Junior Elliot’s life. He describes his life at this stage as a ‘Rediscovery and Newness’ in all aspects. He further describes his album as an ‘ autobiography in audio form, and hopes his music inspires all.

During the past year, Junior Brat has shared the stage with well known artists such as Maxwell D, Ray J, Sway and many others. Junior became close friends and music partners with signed artist called Maxwell D, well known from his debut single “Serious” which took the UK Garage dance floors by storm. Both artists were part of the grime crew ‘Musketeers.’ Which also included Lady Fury (Grime artists), Chunky Bizzle (Producer) and Ashman (Mc). Extended to pirate radio stations which included Rinse FM, De ja vu radio station and many more. In addition, Junior Brat has been supported by a ray of Djs including Jez Welham who presents in the evenings during the week on Kiss 100 FM, ‘ Great Music, been following his music on MySpace for a while now.’ Junior Brat’s music and flow as a vocalist has been influenced by a ray of musicians from the past and present.

His influences range from Eminem, Micheal Jackson, Nirvana, Erykah Badu, Andre 3000, Busta Rhymes, Will.i.am and Arctic Monkeys. Junior Brat not only gives his time to music, he also takes time to give back to the community, he is currently involved in a charity called ‘Mad Mad’ (Mums and dads , making a difference). This is a charity that builds awareness of support and opportunities for families and to promote brighter futures for young people. It provides parents and families the chance to help change their outlook and circumstances. As Quoted by Junior Brat “Giving is the basis of my existence, the basis of all success.

For more info on Junior Brat visit www.myspace.com/juniorbratmusic