Michael Kiwanuka Tops BBC Sound Of 2012 List
The soul singer is surprised by his win, stating it's a great privilege...
Michael Kiwanukahas topped the Ellie Goulding, the 24-year old soul singer has said of his win: "I never expected to be recognised in this way.
"It's a great surprise and it means a lot that people are accepting the music they've heard so far, and it will bring the music to many more people, which for any musician is a great privilege."
Kiwanuka, whose voice has been compared to legend Labrinth before becoming a star in his own right.
US R&B singer Jay-Zand Kanye West- came second, while New York rapper Skrillexand Swedish electronic duo Niki & Dove complete the top five, finishing in fourth and fifth place respectively.
