1. Redzz was born and raised, primarily, in the infamous Redwood Tower block situated in the heart of Cathall Estate, a rough, crime ridden council estate of Leytonstone, East London and is of a mixed heritage background.
28 Facts About Redzz
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Redzz began to obtain a loyal following as a street emcee battler and DJ on the pirate radio station Klimax FM in 2008.
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The chorus on "Bad Enough" was a section taken from TQ's verse which was accidentally chopped up and used as a chorus, Redzz only found this out when he eventually met TQ in Los Angeles to film the music video.
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Redzz has stated that the version leaked online isn't the official version.
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On 14 September 2011, Redzz was interviewed via telephone on BBC Radio 1, in the interview Redzz revealed the meaning behind Puppet Master saying "Puppet Master meaning, setting the trends".
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Redzz revealed that he is working with 90210 actress Jessica Lowndes.
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Redzz is currently working on a new album to be called Recognition.
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On Wednesday, 2 November 2011 Redzz performed Puppet Master on BBC Radio 1 with Sway and they were interviewed.
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On 5 March 2012, Redzz released his fifth single Tables Turn which featured Leddra Chapman.
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On 8 May 2012, Redzz released his sixth and most recent single titled Through The Eyes which caused a huge online stir on its initial release gaining over 116,000 views on YouTube and trending number 1 on Twitter as the most shared video ahead of Justin Bieber.
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The song is based on a true story about an old friend of Redzz named Del, who was an alcoholic.
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On 18 May 2012, Redzz teamed up with National Association for Children of Alcoholics known as NACOA to help raise awareness on the effects of alcoholism, particularly children with alcohol dependent parents and is planning on donating some of the proceeds for his single towards the charity.
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On 3 June 2012, Redzz performed 'Through The Eyes' at the annual Upfest, a charitable festival in association with NACOA.
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Redzz changed the name of 'I'm An Alcoholic' to 'Through The Eyes' as he was having difficulties in radio support as the name 'I'm An Alcoholic' was to hard hitting.
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Redzz acted as himself in the Channel 4 and MTV Base television series "Dubplate Drama" appearing in the final ever instalment of the programme portraying a gang member.
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Redzz has been featured in national magazines and publications such as RWD Magazine.
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Redzz has appeared on a TV show dedicated to himself on Flava TV named "Hanging With Redzz".
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On Monday, 8 August 2011, Redzz was a BBC Introducing artist.
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Redzz's songs were played on radio as well as being interviewed via telephone.
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In September 2011, Redzz released a new entrance theme song named 'I Gotta Win It' which features boxing champion Amir Khan.
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In March 2012, Redzz was one of a handful of rappers to be selected for the first instalment of Freestyle Frenzy, a new show aired on Flava TV.
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Redzz won with over fifty per cent of votes in the first showing of the episode he appeared in.
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On 18 May 2012, Redzz teamed up with National Association for Children of Alcoholics known as NACOA to help raise awareness on the effects of alcoholism, particularly children with alcohol dependent parents and is planning on donating some of the proceeds for his single towards the charity.
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On 3 June 2012, Redzz performed 'Through The Eyes' at the annual Upfest, a charitable festival in association with NACOA.
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On 20 May 2012, Redzz competed in the Celebrity Soccer Six charity football tournament held in West Ham United's The Boleyn Ground stadium.
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Redzz was in the same team as Britain's Got Talent 2012 finalists The Loveable Rogues and boy band Twenty Twenty.
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On 2 June 2012, Redzz competed in the Celebrity Soccer Six charity football tournament held in Burnley FC's Turf Moor stadium.
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Redzz team got to the semi-final of the competition losing to the cast of Merlin on Sudden death penalties when Lonyo kicked the ball way over the crossbar after being told to retake the penalty controversially by the referee.