MTV Brand New for 2012 announce final nominee

MTV Brand New for 2012 announce the final 2012 nominee.

For the first time ever it is an unsigned artist. Norwich-born urban artist Context will go head to head with the other nine shortlisted artists; Lana Del Rey, Michael Kiwanuka, Angel, Clement Marfo and the Frontline, Conor Maynard, Delilah, King Charles, Lianne La Havas and Charli XCX for the overall title, announced on 1st February.

Voting opens today at 4pm from www.mtv.co.uk/brandnew

Over 2,500 unsigned artists entered the MTV Brand New for 2012 unsigned competition.

Context said: “Everything I’ve achieved up until now has been just me, in my bedroom, making the kind of music I wanted. To start off 2012 by winning this, is incredible. I’ve been so humbled by the overwhelming support of everyone voting for me, and to the guys at MTV. I’m so thankful.”