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Smiler launches video for 'Top of the World'

SMILER launches video for new single ‘Top of the World’ which features Professor Green and Tawiah at https://youtu.be/OGpBe6Vd7_w

Track to be released on August 20th on Warner Bros. Records

“The music is soulful and synthetic, the imagery near biblical: together they have some force.” – The Guardian

“We look forward to connecting with even more of Smiler’s emotive music this year.” – RWD

“Smiler snaps up a major label breakthrough.” - Metro

“Set to establish himself as one of year’s most vital new talents.” – Lime

South London rapper Smiler has made his mark on 2012 following the reception greeted to his current mixtape ‘All I Know’ which received thousands of downloads on the day of its release. Now Smiler is poised to take it to the next level with the August 20th release of his Warner Bros. Records single ‘Top of the World’ which features two very special guests.

‘Top Of The World’ balances Smiler’s effortlessly charismatic lyrical flow which resonates with cultural references (who else could mention Amir Khan, Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’ and favela flick ‘City of God’ in a single song?) with a huge pop hook courtesy of guest vocalist and label mate Tawiah, as well as an typically imaginative closing verse from Professor Green. The track recently received its exclusive world premiere on Mistajam’s 1Xtra show.

Smiler has already become a mainstay at 1Xtra where his tracks have been playlisted for a total of over 20 weeks, with 4 of those weeks on the A-list, while further radio support has been provided by Radio 1’s Zane Lowe who named both Smiler’s track ‘Spender’ (which includes additional vocals by Lana Del Rey) and Smiler’s guest appearance on Jakwob’s ‘Right Beside You’ as his Hottest Records of the Week. Further tracks from the mixtape have also been played by Huw Stephens at Radio 1, Mistajam at 1Xtra, DJ 279 at Choice, and DJ MK and Shortee Blitz at Kiss. Zane Lowe also named Smiler’s single ‘Delorean’ as his Next Hype.

Named alongside Nicki Minaj as one of NME’s Top 5 Rappers, Smiler has also been featured in a diverse array of publications including The Guardian, The Daily Star, RWD, Pride, Metro and Lime.

In the live arena, Smiler proved to be a popular addition to this year’s MOBO tour (during which he created a tour diary for Urban Development) and was then personally invited by Professor Green to join him on his full UK tour which culminated with a major London date at Brixton’s O2 Academy. He also toured with Wale.

The next chance to see Smiler in action comes when he headlines Club NME at London’s Koko on August 10th.

Vitally, Smiler is also connecting with an audience as his fast escalating online profile proves: his YouTube channel has exceeded 500,000 views, he has 8,500 likes at Facebook and a further 11,500 Twitter followers, while his Soundcloud page has received almost 40,000 plays.

Website: www.smilermusic.com     Facebook:  www.facebook.com/smilerofficial
Twitter:  www.twitter.com/smilermusic      YouTube:  www.youtube.com/user/smilertv