Clement Marfo & The Frontline release Champion video
27 May 2012
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Backed by supporters including Ed Sheeran, Zane Lowe, Mistajam and Huw Stephens, Clement Marfo & The Frontline’s scintillating crossover sound is poised to soundtrack a glorious sporting summer when they release their anthemic single ‘Champion’ on July 23rd on Warner Bros. Records. ‘Champion’ can be pre-ordered now from iTunes.
Celebrating triumph against adversity as much as the accomplishment itself, ‘Champion’ was inspired by David Haye’s famous WBA Heavyweight title victory over Nikolai Valuev. It’s a perfect fit to soundtrack this summer’s Olympics and Paralympics, and has previously been used to accompany everything from Steven Gerrard goals to coverage of the Superbowl. ‘Champion’ also backed the pivotal montage scene in the hit movie ‘StreetDance’.
Named as one of MTV’s Brand New for 2012 tips and one of T4’s Rising Stars of 2012, Clement Marfo & The Frontline are united by their differences, their shared DIY ethic and their staggering array of musical interests. Spend some time in their company and you may well hear references to everyone from The Fugees and N.E.R.D. to Deftones and Blink 182. They’re the sound of the city streets, the sound of aspirational youth rising above societal problems, the sound of a multi-cultural community uniting rather than dividing.
The collective have built a reputation for their frenetic, irrepressible live shows following dates with Plan B, The Streets, De La Soul, Example, Ghostpoet, Labrinth, Rizzle Kicks, Florence and The Machine and a spot on the recent MOBO tour. They’re now preparing for a summer of festival dates:
June
9th – Nando’s GigNics (London date, with Rizzle Kicks) 15th – Beach Break Live (main stage) 23rd – Isle of Wight Festival (big top)
July
7th – Wireless and M Fest 8th – Wakestock (West Stage) 21st – Redfest (main stage) 27th – Camp Bestival
August
10th – Boardmasters (Unleashed Arena) 25th – Reading Festival (dance stage) 26th – Leeds Festival (dance stage)
