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Duffy

So far the hypemachine has designated London's Adele as the "next Amy Winehouse", but there's another artist who will surely be competing for that crown in 2008.  Blessed with the powerhouse vocal chops of a '60s blues belter, Duffy won't be releasing her debut single until December, but she's already caused a word-of-mouth buzz thanks to this footage of her rehearsing with producer and co-writer Bernard Butler.

It's somewhat difficult to square that enormous voice with the demure 22-year-old who claims to be "still learning" about soul music, and who only witnessed her first gig last summer (it was, er, Guns N' Roses). Perhaps such naivete is understandable when you consider Duffy grew up in the sleepy Lleyn Peninsular, North Wales, where there were no record shops.

It was only after she relocated to London in 2006 that she came to the attention of Rough Trade, a label not hitherto known for their love of 60s-inspired soul. Expect to hear a great deal more about Duffy between now and Spring 2008, when her debut album is due.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/duffymyspace

Official Site: http://www.iamduffy.com