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Katy B: Soundtrack of my life

The 21-year-old R'n'B artist on the ballads and blues that influenced her breakthrough album21-year-old Katy B (Kathleen Brien to her mum) is from Peckham in south London. As a young girl she was an R'n'B fan who played classical piano. Her parents sent her to The Brit School, whose alumni include Adele, Amy Winehouse and Katie Melua. She then went on to study popular music at Goldsmiths' in New Cross, south London. Her breakthrough came in 2006 when, at 17, she hooked up with DJ NG and MC Versa...

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23:04 on April 23 2011

Katy B: Soundtrack of my life

Guardian Music — The 21-year-old R'n'B artist on the ballads and blues that influenced her breakthrough album21-year-old Katy B (Kathleen Brien to her mum) is from Peckham in south London... more info

05:51 on April 23 2011

Katy B - Katy B Wants Alicia Keys' Duet

ContactMusic — Katy B wants to collaborate with Alicia Keys. The 'Broken Record' singer cites the musician as a huge influence on her career and she would love to meet up with Alicia... more info

Alicia Keys Katy B

20:39 on April 23 2011

Katy B wants to collaborate with Alicia Keys

Unreality Music — Katy B wants to collaborate with Alicia Keys. The ‘Broken Record’ singer cites the musician as a huge influence on her career and she would love to meet up with Al... more info

Alicia Keys Katy B