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The Voice 2014 winner Jermain Jackman signs to London Recs
By Aly Barchi | Published on Friday 20 June 2014
Universal’s London Records has given Jermain Jackman, human man and Will.i.am-backed winner of ‘The Voice UK 2014’, a record deal. The label will release Jackman’s first LP, which will consist of all original songs, later this year. I know what you’re thinking, and you’re right. Traditionally, winners of ‘The Voice’ don’t do very well once the show is finished. Or at least they haven’t, until now. Until Jermain Jackman. I can feel it.
Clearly drained of his creativity, having recently spent all his time writing and singing and making art, Jackman simply says: “I’m really excited to be a part of Universal Music and London Records and I’m ready to make some great music”.
Winding back time, this is a clip of the moment when, in the live final of this year’s ‘The Voice’, Jermain sang ‘And I Am Telling You’ and inspired Will.i.am to stand on a chair:
