5 things you should know about Michael Kiwanuka

2. He won BBC's Sound of 2012 poll.

BBC's 'Sound of...' polls should not be taken lightly. It represents a number of music critics and industry figures that join together to narrow down the best sounds of that year. After a shortlist is made, an overall winner is announced that acknowledges the best up and coming musical act. Kiwanuka was chosen over musicians like A$AP Rocky and Frank Ocean.

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