This track celebrates young people with a passion to follow their dreams and realise their true potential.
Created with students from Young and Talented School of Stage and Screen under the guidance of Suzann McLean and musical producer Jordan Xavier.

Y&T ANTHEM

An anthem for youth hopes and dreams to celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. Created with Jordan Xavier and Suzann McLean. Produced by Dave Money.

GIFTED

Our world from a teenagers perspective; an anthem for youth achievement, hope and pride. Fresh R&B flavour with a feel-good vibe.

THE REAL DEAL; Aghogho Obiuwevbi, Ayanna Christie-Brown, Ellis George, Idele Imade, Jack Sands, Jade Benjamin, Jordan Benjamin and Lola Manuel-Cooke, formed in October 2011. They were individually selected from the students who attend Young and Talented School of Stage and Screen. Artistic director Suzann McLean Robinson formed the group to enter the Sport Relief Does Glee Club competition. 

In March 2012 THE REAL DEAL were crowned winners of the CBBC TV competition. They held their position at the top of the leader board for 7 days having earned the highest score with their version of Adele's 'Set Fire to The Rain'. Head judge Carrie Grant described their performance as 'a masterclass in soloists - amazing'. Hitting all the right notes in the semi finals with a knockout version of, 'Glad You Came', by The Wanted judge Myleene Klass said, 'You have bucket loads of attitude...the right kind of attitude... lots of professional could not do this song.' In the finals after delivering a stunning version of the classic Motown hit, 'I Want You Back', by The Jackson 5, Carrie Grant said, "We're looking at the future of British music... the singing was beautiful... an amazing standard that would fit in America". 

Since winning the TV competition THE REAL DEAL have performed at various events including The Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relay events in East London, Black HIstory Gala, Love Your Borough Awards and the E.L.A.M. event produced by WIll Kennard (Chase and Status) performing on the bill alongside Kano and Plan B.

In the Summer of 2012 THE REAL DEAL began working on writing their own material with Suzann and Jordan Xavier (composer). Suzann asked the members to think about things that are real for them in their lives and that other teenagers would relate to. This brainstorming of ideas was arranged into a song and the hook evolved. By the end of the year I'M YOUNG was created.

In January 2013 THE REAL DEAL went into Pete Waterman's Studios and with the help of Will Kennard and Rob Macfarlane the vocals were recorded. Music director Nick Bowers-Broadbent came on board to produce the track, playing in guitar leads and realising the track's full potential.

Executive Producer Suzann McLean - Young & Talented Ltd

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I'm Young - The Real Deal

The Right of The Child was created by Young and Talented Teens class of 2014 with Suzann McLean and produced by Jordan Xavier.

Supported by Tower Hamlets Youth Opportunity Fund and Ford Britain Trust.


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