MTV has announced that internationally renowned UK rap superstar DIZZEE RASCAL will bring his distinctive raw sound – infusing rap, hip hop, UK garage and infectious bass-lines - to perform a number of his biggest hits at this summer’s Isle of MTV 2014. In addition, electro-pop singer songwriter and breakthrough artist KIESZA will also take the stage and the world’s number one DJ, producer and musician, HARDWELL, will bring the event to an almighty close with a powerhouse finale set. Now in its eighth year, the must-attend open-air event – organised in partnership with Malta Tourism Authority and sponsored by House of Marley and Someone Like Me - will take place on Wednesday, 25 June 2014 in the country’s historic Il-Fosos Square, Floriana. The show premieres on MTV Asia on Saturday, 2 August at 9pm (WIB), 10pm (SIN/HK) and 11pm (MAL).
DIZZEE RASCAL TO MAKE THE CROWD GO “BONKERS” AT THIS SUMMER’S HOTLY ANTICIPATED ISLE OF MTV 2014
WORLD’S NUMBER ONE DJ HARDWELL AND ELECTRO-POP BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST KIESZA TO IGNITE ISLE OF MTV 2014
MTV’s BIGGEST live summer music event to take place in Malta’s Il-Fosos Square, Floriana on Wednesday, 25 June 2014
Premieres on MTV Asia on Saturday, 2 August at 9pm (WIB), 10pm (SIN/HK) and 11pm (MAL)
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SINGAPORE, 6 JUNE 2014 - MTV has announced that internationally renowned UK rap superstar DIZZEE RASCAL will bring his distinctive raw sound – infusing rap, hip hop, UK garage and infectious bass-lines - to perform a number of his biggest hits at this summer’s Isle of MTV 2014. In addition, electro-pop singer songwriter and breakthrough artist KIESZA will also take the stage and the world’s number one DJ, producer and musician, HARDWELL,will bring the event to an almighty close with a powerhouse finale set. Now in its eighth year, the must-attend open-air event – organised in partnership with Malta Tourism Authority and sponsored by House of Marley and Someone Like Me - will take place on Wednesday, 25 June 2014 in the country’s historic Il-Fosos Square, Floriana. The show premieres on MTV Asia on Saturday, 2 August at 9pm (WIB), 10pm (SIN/HK) and 11pm (MAL).
DIZZEE RASCAL
Recognised for being a founder of the hugely influential UK grime movement from the tender age of 16, Dizzee Rascal went on to release a slew of dance-floor hits spanning five albums which have electrified the charts over the last decade, including ‘Fix Up Look Sharp’, summer smash ‘Dance Wiv Me’ (featuring DJ Calvin Harris, which received over 14.8 million views on YouTube), ‘Bonkers’ (produced by DJ Armand van Helden), ‘Shout’, ‘Dirtee Disco’, Holiday and ‘Goin’ Crazy’ (featuring Robbie Williams). His 2011 collaboration with Columbian superstar Shakira on ‘Loca’topped thecharts in a number of international territories - including Poland, Portugal and Spain - whilst also peaking at number thirty-two on the Billboard Hot 100. Having celebrated a run of five UK number ones, his latest album, ‘The Fifth’ - his first since signing a multi-million pound global record deal with Universal – features collaborations with a host of global names including Jessie J and Will.i.am.
Dizzee Rascal has countless accolades and industry awards to his name. He remains the youngest ever winner of the coveted Mercury Music Prize (at the age of 19 in 2003) and has also won an Ivor Novello and a number of BRIT Awards. Having given a landmark performance of ‘Bonkers’ at The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games (broadcast to an estimated 900 million people worldwide) Dizzee is ready to take Malta by storm.
KIESZA
Tipped by many leading industry figures as ‘the voice of the new house renaissance’, the Canadian-born New Yorker, signed to Lokal Legend, will bring her irresistibly unique hybrid sound -– packed with deep house grooves and soulful melodies – to perform an anthemic electro-pop set to the 50,000 strong crowd, including an undoubtedly popular performance of her recent debut smash hit ‘Hideaway’. The hot new single has already stormed the UK charts going straight in at number one, with its distinctive ‘one-take’ video - which was designed, directed and stars Kiesza performing a three minute dance routine through the streets of Brooklyn - receiving more than 18 million views on YouTube.
Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, commented: “Isle of MTV is all about featuring dynamic artists who deliver unforgettable live performances, so we’re thrilled to confirm Kiesza for this year’s show. She is one of the most exciting emerging artists today and will bring incredible energy to the stage in Malta.”
Kiesza has also been selected to be MTV’s PUSH artist for the month of June. As the latest artist to be championed by the campaign - which is MTV International’s most powerful new artist promotional vehicle designed to introduce top priority breaking acts to MTV viewers around the world - Kiesza will feature prominently throughout June across all MTV’s international platforms including over 60 channels in approximately 170 territories worldwide; more than 30 MTV websites and 90 localised social network channels.
HARDWELL
Bursting onto the international music scene in 2011 with his formidable dance beats, complex drum ensembles, daring synths and emotive chords, Dutch born Hardwell (bornRobbert van de Corput) will take to the stage at this year’s Isle of MTV to rock the 50,000 strong crowd. At the age of just 26, the Dutch phenomenon has already been named the world's No. 1 DJ in the 2013 DJ Mag Top 100 poll, acquiring global headliner status with performances at some of the most prestigious and crowd-pleasing of parties in the world.
Having elevated his festival and club-land standing to impressive, dizzying heights, his serving of meteoric club anthems have swept clubs and dance-floors worldwide. Hardwell will set Il Fosos Square alight with show-stopping performances of chart topping, club anthems ’Zero 76’ featuring mentor Tiësto (which received over 14 million views on YouTube!), ‘Call Me a Spaceman’, ‘Apollo’ and, ‘Cobra’ the track that first propelled Hardwell’s name into the spotlight and ignited a global phenomenon around his infectious releases and DJ sets.
Hardwell commented, “I am excited to play the Isle of MTV event and am really looking forward to this unique experience.”
Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, VIMN, commented: “We couldn’t be more excited about Hardwell’s upcoming Isle of MTV performance. His set could very well be one of the most highly anticipated over the past 8 years and we’re certain Malta is in for an incredible night!”
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About Dizzee Rascal
Dizzee Rascal (born Dylan Mills) is an award winning London-born rapper, songwriter and grime producer. With an eclectic sound blending influences from a wide range of musical genres including hip-hop, garage, rap, raga and drum and bass, his critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Boy In Da Corner’ brought him to national attention in the UK with hit singles including ‘Fix Up Look Sharp’ and ‘I Luv U’. In September 2003, Dizzee Rascal won the highly regarded Mercury Music Prize, making him the youngest person ever (at the age of 19) to win the award.
Dizzee Rascal's second album ‘Showtime’ was released in 2004 and entered the UK album chart at number eight; with his third release ‘Maths + English’ (released in June 2007) giving Dizzee his second nomination for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize.
In July 2008, Dizzee Rascal's collaboration with Calvin Harris, 'Dance Wiv Me' became a massive summer chart hit, reaching number one in the UK singles chart; with follow up hits ‘You Got the Dirtee Love’ (a mash up of ‘You’ve Got the Love’ and ‘Dirtee Cash’ with British indie rock band Florence and the Machine); ‘Dirtee Disco’ (which gave the rapper a fourth solo number-one single when it topped the chart in May 2010) and worldwide smash ‘Loco’ with mega-star Shakira in 2011.
In a homage to the UK’s pop culture resume, Dizzee gave a landmark performance of smash hit single ‘Bonkers’ at the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games, which was broadcast to just shy of a billion people around the world, cementing his position as one of the UK’s greatest music exports.
In 2013, Dizzee released 'The Fifth' - his first album since signing a multi-million pound worldwide deal with Universal – which he described as “a Dirty Dozen-style mission to go for the global jugular". Looming large alongside notable contributions from Will.i.am, Rihanna and Chris Brown veterans Warren Okay ‘Oak’ Felder and Andrew ‘Pop’ Wansell, not to mention Madonna’s hook-scientist of choice Jean-Baptiste Kouame, are four tracks recorded with RedOne (the all-conquering Swedish/Moroccan production house that gave the world Lady Gaga’s ‘Poker Face’, J-Lo’s ‘On The Floor’ and Nicki Minaj’s ‘Starships’ to name but three).
About Hardwell
Music maturity came swiftly for the now seasoned-veteran Hardwell (born Robbert van de Corput).At the age of 25, the young Dutch titan capped off a 10 year journey when he was crowned World’s No.1 DJ in the 2013 DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll cementing his position as the electronic scenes newest superstar DJ and becoming the youngest ever winner of the coveted Top 100 DJs award.
His serving of big room bangers over the past year has seen a bundle of anthems sweep charts and dancefloors worldwide. Label boss of Revealed Recordings and having landed 6 consecutive #1’s on Beatport, his studio output has never been more prolific or more on point. Records such as his anthemic hit ‘Spaceman’, ‘Three Triangles’ (‘Losing My Religion’), ‘Countdown’, ‘Jumper’, alongside the hard-hitting track, ‘Apollo’ and his scorching collaboration with Dyro and Bright Lights, ‘Never Say Goodbye’ became some of the most played tracks this summer 2013.
Through his refreshing sound is characterised by complex drum ensembles, daring synths, and emotive chords, Hardwell has created the ultimate recipe for “Big Room House”. As his reputation grows amongst the world’s partygoers, so does his status. First entering the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll at #24 in 2011, Hardwell rose to #6 in the 2012 edition of the poll, before being crowned World #1 DJ in the 2013 poll – seeing off fierce competition from the likes of Avicii and Armin van Buuren and following in footsteps of electronic icons Tiësto and David Guetta.
About Kiesza
Kiesza (born Kiesa Rae Ellestad) is a 25 year old producer and performer whose electro-pop, dance sound is as colourful, diverse and surprising as the twists and turns that led her where she is today.Inspired by epic nights out at New York hotspots like Body & Soul and Libation, this Calgary-born, ex-Navy, ex-ballerina’s debut album is packed with deep house grooves and shimmering soulful melodies, paying homage to the likes of Michael Jackson, Martha Wash, CeCe Peniston and Robin S, alongside Disclosure and Hot Naturedto conjure an irresistible hybrid pop sensibility.
Kiesza’s highly talked about debut single ‘Hideaway’, released earlier this year by Lokal Legend, has already stormed the UK charts reaching number one. The song’s distinctive video, which was shot on the streets of Brooklyn, showcases Kiesza’s attention-grabbing dance moves, resulting in a stunning, yet simple one-take masterpiece. Like Kiesza’s music - described by Pitchfork as “ripped straight from the head-whipping halls of 1990s dance” - the video combines something old with something new to create a stylish hybrid pop moment.
A committed artist whose extraordinary ambition is matched only by her unusual clarity of vision and overwhelming talent, this former queen of the high seas has spent years plotting a course to the epicentre of pop. In 2014 her voyage is just beginning, and everyone is welcome along for the ride.
About Isle of MTV
Now in its eighth year, the Isle of MTV franchise has seen past performers such as Jessie J, Will.i.am, Rita Ora, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Far East Movement, David Guetta, Kid Rock, Kelis, The Scissor Sisters, Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Nelly Furtado, Maroon 5, The Chemical Brothers, Enrique Iglesias, N*E*R*D, Shaggy, Garbage, Jazzy Jeff, Gorillaz, OneRepublic and Morcheeba rock the Isle of MTV stage.
Previous Isle of MTV main event locations have included Torre de Belém, Lisbon, Portugal (2002), Ile du Gaou, Six-Fours Les Plages, France (2003), Tossa De Mar, Costa Brava, Spain (2004), Piazza dell Unita’ d’Italia, Trieste, Italy (2005).
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