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Usher Master Class

Radio 1, 1Xtra and BBC Talent joined forces with superstar Usher to search for genuinely talented, experienced performers aged 16 to 25, with star quality, who were willing to do whatever it takes to make it in the competitive music industry.

Usher Six young performers got the chance to learn what it's like to be part of the music industry when they were selected to attend a music master class in 2004.

R'n'B sensation Usher spent three hours working with the performers in a state of the art recording studio in central London.

The winners


Dwaine HaydenDwaine Hayden

From: Derby

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Kye SonesKye Sones

From: Pinner, Middlesex

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Natalie TapperNatalie Tapper

From: Clapton

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Sewuese AbwaSewuese Abwa

From: Wimbledon

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Joy ChukwuJoy Chukwu

From: Edgware

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Natasha MorrisNatasha Morris

From: Streatham

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Taking part in the Usher master class was a great experience; it gave me the opportunity to gain professional advice from people who really knew the business, including vocal coaches and a choreographer. I am now working on my album and looking forward to the future.
Dwaine Hayden



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