The BBC have now revealed the full list of ten artists most tipped by music pundit types in their previously reported Sound Of 2007 Poll, and the most tipped is that Mika bloke, who was described by Later With Jools Holland producer Alison Howe as "a natural pop star with style, personality and great pop songs in spades".
Interviewed by the Beeb about his top rating in the survey, Mika said: "It means a lot, especially if you look at the people who have won in the past five years. It's great company to be in. I've got a long way to go and I've got a lot to achieve. Musically, I've got a lot of room to grow. I see this as the first stage. I really want people to know me, to find out about me, and if they really like me, to stick with me. Hype is scary. This is a lot of hype, I'm aware of that. But anyone who's a writer really wants longevity."
The full top ten list in the latest Sound Of poll, which has had a pretty good record at predicting the big acts of the upcoming year during its five year history, is as follows...
1. Mika
2. The Twang
3. Klaxons
4. Sadie Ama
5. Enter Shikari
6. Air Traffic
7. Cold War Kids
8. Just Jack
9. Ghosts
10. The Rumble Strips