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'Stay Awake' now available on iTunes Germany

2012-01-13T11:41:00.003Z

'Stay Awake' has been released today on iTunes in Germany, so to my German, Austrian and Swiss fans, you can get it here.

'Midnight Run' OUT NOW

2011-12-04T12:48:00.005Z

My new single 'Midnight Run' is out now on iTunes. Click here to get the EP with all the remixes from Flux Pavilion, Funkagenda, Wilkinson and The Wideboys.

'Midnight Run' Official Behind The Scenes

2011-11-08T16:43:00.003Z

If you're not entirely sure what the 'Midnight Run' video was all about then watch the Behind The Scenes HERE:

Field Day 2012

2011-11-07T11:52:00.006Z

Aussies! Who's coming to see me at Field Day on New Year's Day??

New date added to the UK Arena Tour 2012

2011-10-28T17:40:00.005+01:00

The date added to my April Arena Tour is Leeds Millennium Square on Saturday 5th May 2012, with support from Wretch 32! Ticket pre-sale this Wednesday, general sale Friday.

4Music Video Honours 2011

2011-10-24T17:18:00.005+01:00

I’ve been shortlisted for Best Video (‘Stay Awake’ & ‘Changed The Way You Kissed Me’) and Best Boy in the 4Music Video Honours 2011. Click on the links to vote.

Exampstagram

2011-10-24T12:38:00.010+01:00

I’m now on Instagram. Follow ‘exampstagram’ and check out my picture feed.

Batman Arkham City advert

2011-10-24T12:34:00.001+01:00

Here's the Batman Arkham City advert with 'Playing In The Shadows' on the soundtrack...

'Changed The Way You Kiss Me' with Ed Sheeran

2011-10-24T12:33:00.001+01:00

Me and Ed Sheeran performing 'Changed The Way You Kiss Me' at The Forum in London on Saturday night.

Midnight Run OFFICIAL VIDEO

2011-10-21T11:40:00.005+01:00

This is the official video for my new single Midnight Run, directed by Adam Powell. Coming out on 4th December, pre-order here.

Natural Disaster competition

2011-10-19T17:22:00.002+01:00

To celebrate the release of 'Natural Disaster', Mixmash Records are giving away a Survival Kit including a signed Natural Disaster artwork canvas, albums from Laidback Luke and myself, an Ableton course and more. Click here for details and how to enter.

'Natural Disaster' OUT NOW

2011-10-16T01:16:00.001+01:00

My new single with Laidback Luke, 'Natural Disaster', is out now. Download on iTunes here.

T4 Stars of 2011

2011-10-12T14:31:00.002+01:00

I'll be performing at T4 Stars of 2011 at Earls Court, London on 11th December. Tickets now available, click here.

Midnight Run

2011-10-10T15:55:00.001+01:00

This is my next single after 'Natural Disaster', 'Midnight Run' - produced by Feed Me. Out on 4th December, click here to pre-order on iTunes.

Playing In The Shadows out now in Germany

2011-10-07T17:38:00.002+01:00

My album was released in Germany today (click here to buy on iTunes). Currently No.16 on iTunes. Also out today in Switzerland and Austria. Danke

European Tour Feb/March 2012

2011-10-05T10:11:00.003+01:00

European tour dates for February/March 2012 have now been announced - see the Gigs page for full listings or go to my Facebook page.

There's no pre-sale this time, tickets go on sale on FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER. Stay tuned for details.

UK Arena Tour - Belfast date added

2011-09-27T16:52:00.003+01:00

An extra date has been added to the UK Arena Tour - Odyssey Arena in Belfast on 3rd May. Tickets go on pre-sale tomorrow @9am UK time (general sale on Fri). Click here for pre-sale tickets

Examplaplast

2011-09-23T11:41:00.003+01:00

What I'm about to say sounds ridiculous but is entirely true...since I mentioned Elastoplast in 'Stay Awake' sales of their plasters have doubled...as a result they will be launching limited edition Example Elastoplast plasters. If you don't believe me...

#examplaplast is now trending on Twitter:

April 2012 Tour - added dates now on general sale

2011-09-23T10:28:00.002+01:00

Tickets for my April 2012 UK Arena Tour are now on general sale. You can get them from:

The tickets page on this website
My Facebook page
Gigsandtours
Ticketmaster

Natural Disaster in Ibiza with Laidback Luke

2011-09-21T15:32:00.002+01:00

On 11th August Laidback Luke and I were in Ibiza together to perform 'Natural Disaster' at Cream Amnesia. This is what happened...

Natural Disaster - OFFICIAL VIDEO

2011-09-21T15:24:00.002+01:00

This is the official video for my new single with Laidback Luke, 'Natural Disaster'. Out on 16th Oct, you can pre-order here.

April 2012 Tour - added dates on pre-sale NOW

2011-09-21T12:22:00.002+01:00

Pre-sale tickets for the added shows on my April Arena Tour with Wretch 32 are now available here (general sale Fri @ 9am).

The 5 added dates are:

Fri 20 April Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Sat 21 April Newcastle Metro Arena
Sun 22 April Glasgow SECC
Tue 01 May Birmingham National Indoor Arena
Thu 03 May Belfast Odyssey Arena

April 2012 Tour

2011-09-12T11:00:00.003+01:00

April 2012 Tour dates:

Tues 24th Aberdeen AECC
Thurs 26th Nottingham Capital Arena
Fri 27th London O2 Arena
Sat 28th Manchester MEN
Mon 30th Bournemouth BIC

Tickets are now available through a Crowdsurge pre-sale exclusively for fans here.

CTWYKM now available on iTunes Germany

2011-09-06T17:23:00.003+01:00

'Changed The Way You Kiss Me' has been released today on iTunes in Germany, so to my German fans, you can get it here.

Playing In The Shadows OUT NOW

2011-09-04T02:28:00.004+01:00

And there you go. My 3rd album 'Playing In The Shadows' is officially available now on iTunes. You can get it here

Stay Awake OUT NOW

2011-08-28T01:36:00.001+01:00

My new single Stay Awake is out now on iTunes (you can download here). Thanks to everyone supporting so far. Wish I could thank you all personally

'Stay Awake' Behind The Scenes

2011-08-28T01:32:00.002+01:00

This is the official Behind The Scenes of the video for 'Stay Awake' (out NOW - download here).

Chateau Roux - Baseball Jacket

2011-08-04T09:08:00.002+01:00

A lot of you have been asking where my jacket in the 'Stay Awake' video is from

It's the Marl/White Wool and Soft Leather option from Chateau Roux

MORE INFO HERE

Laidback Luke Vs. Example - NATURAL DISASTER

2011-08-01T12:11:00.001+01:00

This single will be available on my album from Sep 5th on iTunes and is officially released with a crazy remix package on September 25th

Official Video coming soon...

3RD ALBUM PREVIEW

2011-08-01T09:55:00.000+01:00

1min of each track on my new album in an easy-to-listen-to minimix format...

Tim Shieff - SHOWREEL

2011-07-29T12:57:00.000+01:00

The latest compilation of crazy stunts from my pal Timothy 'Livewire' Shieff...

D Double E feat. Dizzee Rascal - Bluku Bluku

2011-07-19T14:19:00.003+01:00

D Double E's 'Bluku Bluku' EP is released July 25th, you can pre-order it NOW HERE

I will be featuring on the track 'Catch Me If You Can'

For now though there's this...

STAY AWAKE - OFFICIAL VIDEO

2011-07-19T00:29:00.003+01:00

This is the official video for my new single 'Stay Awake' (out 28th August). Directed by Adam Powell.

Skrillex drops the Alvin Risk Remix of 'Stay Awake'...

2011-07-13T12:04:00.001+01:00

Crowd go BONKS>>>

WIN ITUNES FESTIVAL TICKETS

2011-07-12T11:32:00.002+01:00

Ministry of Sound are giving away 90 pairs of tickets to see me, Wretch 32 and Yasmin at the iTunes festival at the Roundhouse in Camden on 27th July. Wanna win? Yeh course you do - click here for details/to enter.

PLAYING IN THE SHADOWS PRE-ORDER

2011-07-10T12:07:00.005+01:00

For those asking... My new album Playing In The Shadows is released Sep 4th. Pre-order on iTunes here (plus you get three bonus tracks for your money). Tracklisting (and producers):

1) Skies Don't Lie (produced by Funkagenda)
2) Stay Awake (produced by Nero)
3) Changed The Way You Kiss Me (produced by Michael Woods)
4) The Way (produced by Faithless)
5) Natural Disaster (Laidback Luke vs Example) (Album Extended)
6) Never Had A Day (produced by Sheldrake & DC Breaks)
7) Microphone (produced by Brookes Brothers)
8) Playing In The Shadows (produced by Chase & Status)
9) Midnight Run (produced by Feed Me)
10) Under The Influence (produced by Skream)
11) Wrong In The Head (produced by Tom Neville & Brookes Brothers)
12) Anything (produced by Dirty South)
13) Plastic Smile (Example vs Felguk) (Bonus Track)
14) Shot Yourself In The Foot Again (Bonus Track)
15) Changed The Way You Kiss Me (Friction Remix) (Bonus Track)

You can also pre-order on HMV, Play.com & Amazon

Nero - Promises

2011-07-10T11:56:00.001+01:00

Big tune! Unique video...

Pre-order the single and album 'Welcome Reality' on iTunes NOW

ITUNES FESTIVAL - 27TH JULY

2011-07-08T10:08:00.004+01:00

I'm playing the iTunes Festival at the Roundhouse in London on 27th July, click here for full details. And for those of you who can't make it down on the night you can watch it live - details here.

'STAY AWAKE' REMIXES

2011-07-06T06:42:00.002+01:00

So the other day I previewed the Delta Heavy Remix of my next single 'Stay Awake' (scroll down the blog to hear it), and now here's some more remixes for you...

MOAM REMIX:

ALVIN RISK REMIX:

MICKY SLIM REMIX:

BUTTERY BISCUIT BASE

2011-07-05T15:09:00.000+01:00

LYRICS TO 'STAY AWAKE'

2011-07-04T17:05:00.002+01:00

Don't sit at home trying to guess the lyrics...

If we don't kill ourselves
We'll be the leaders of a messed up generation
If we don't kid ourselves
Will they believe us if we tell them the reasons why
Did we take it too far?
Take it too far
Did we chase the rabbit into wonderland
Lose a hundred grand
Will they understand
It was all to stay awake for the longest

March on always after us
Lost troops, half the class of us
You man ain't seen the last of us
Stick around yeh like Elastoplast
Not half mast
Raise our flag, kick the sand
To let you know that we're coming and we're nasty man, and
Don't need sleeping beauty
No, It's what you do to me
Come midnight
And daybreak, yes please gotta find me her namesake
We got faith but don't need bibles
Take the Michael
Hear my recital, I hold the title
Quite vital
We get high on the opposite of Nytol

It was all to stay awake for the longest time
It was long, it was wrong
But it felt so right
See you at the finish line, see you at the finish line
If you got the heart to join us

If we don't kill ourselves
We'll be the leaders of a messed up generation
If we don't kid ourselves
Will they believe us if we tell them the reasons why
Did we take it too far?
Take it too far
Did we chase the rabbit into wonderland
Lose a hundred grand
Will they understand
It was all to stay awake for the longest

March on always after us
Lost troops, half the class of us
You man ain't seen the last of us
Stick around yeh like Elastoplast
Not half mast
Raise our flag, kick the sand
To let you know that we're coming and we're nasty man, and
Don't need sleeping beauty
No, It's what you do to me
Come midnight
And daybreak, yes please gotta find me her namesake
We got faith but don't need bibles
Take the Michael
Hear my recital, I hold the title
Quite vital
We get high on the opposite of Nytol

We just grow
If it's late then we'll show
We dont wait
We just grow
If you hate we don't show
We dont wait
We just grow
If it's late then we'll show
We dont wait
We just grow

If we don't kill ourselves
We'll be the leaders of a messed up generation
If we don't kid ourselves
Will they believe us if we tell them the reasons why
Did we take it too far?
Take it too far
Did we chase the rabbit into wonderland
Lose a hundred grand
Will they understand
It was all to stay awake for the longest

'WATCH THE THRONE' ARTWORK

2011-07-04T16:06:00.000+01:00

Jay-Z and Kanye have a new album out soon

It's called 'Watch The Throne'

It'll probably be amazing

Here's the front cover...

Stay Awake - Delta Heavy remix

2011-07-03T14:17:00.001+01:00

Check out the Delta Heavy remix of 'Stay Awake':

Stay Awake available to pre-order

2011-07-03T13:59:00.002+01:00

You can now pre-order 'Stay Awake' on iTunes - click here. If any of you haven't heard it:

THE GREEKS - IS TROPICAL

2011-07-02T13:28:00.001+01:00

One of the best music videos of the year...

Stay Awake

2011-07-01T19:48:00.002+01:00

This is my brand new single 'Stay Awake', produced by Nero, out on 28th August. Available for pre-order next week

Playing In The Shadows

2011-06-30T15:25:00.000+01:00

Here is the cover art for my 3rd album Playing In The Shadows, pre-order available next week for iTunes, Amazon and HMV. Official release is September 4th

Transformer O'Clock

2011-06-30T15:15:00.003+01:00

Hasbro have turned me and Professor Green into Transformers, all about being a Decepticon

War Horse Trailer

2011-06-30T15:08:00.001+01:00

Trailer for the new Spielberg film, Spielberg has been away a bit too long for my liking

The Thirst - Damn Girl

2011-06-30T15:05:00.001+01:00

New video from Brixton band The Thirst, they supported me on tour 4 years ago and are back with a bang:

Magnetic Man feat. P Money

2011-06-30T14:58:00.001+01:00

Sick new visuals in the new Mag Man video. Saw P Money at Glasto and we're gonna aim to do a tune together soon.

CTWYKM - Pandora's Box cover

2011-06-23T19:16:00.001+01:00

Amazing

Wretch 32 feat. Josh Kumra - Don't Go

2011-06-19T18:04:00.000+01:00

Gonna be MASSIVE! Released Aug 14th

Wembley performances

2011-06-13T14:23:00.005+01:00

Click below to watch CTWYKM, Unorthodox and Kickstarts live at the Capital FM Summertime Ball at Wembley yesterday:

Example & DJ Wire Present The Playlist - out now

2011-06-13T14:19:00.002+01:00

Example & DJ Wire Present 'The Playlist': http://bit.ly/ThePlaylist (NEW COMPILATION RELEASED TODAY ON MINISTRY)

Chase & Status feat. Tinie Tempah - Hitz

2011-06-11T13:16:00.001+01:00

Example & DJ Wire Present The Playlist

2011-06-10T16:25:00.002+01:00

My new compilation with Wire - Example and DJ Wire Present The Playlist - is out this Sunday on Ministry of Sound. If you want to know what's on it watch this:

Nov/Dec UK headline tour

2011-06-06T18:37:00.003+01:00

Here you go - my Nov/Dec UK Tour Dates. Pre-sale on Wed / General Sale from Fri

Orange agony uncle video

2011-06-06T15:28:00.001+01:00

I turned agony uncle for Orange the other week, check the video:

WIN A MEET AND GREET WITH ME NEXT WEEK - KISS & TWEET

2011-06-03T09:44:00.001+01:00

Next week I'll be gigging around the UK in Newquay, London, Newcastle, Liverpool and Inverness. And to mark the release of my single 'Changed The Way You Kiss Me' (out on Sunday), I'm giving one fan the chance to meet me every day in each city.

I want you to tweet the most random kissing picture which is relevant to the town you live in...perhaps if you live in Newcastle you could tweet a photo of you kissing Cheryl Cole’s mum or if you live in Liverpool perhaps kissing the Mersey?! The person who sends in the most random photo get’s a meet & greet with me!

See below what you need to do depending on where you live!

TUESDAY 7TH JUNE – NEWQUAY MEET & GREET
tweet @ministryofsound with the hashtag #CTWYKMnewquay and your most random kissing picture. I'll announce the winner on my Twitter on Monday night and they'll be contacted via Twitter.

WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE – LONDON MEET & GREET
tweet @ministryofsound with the hashtag #CTWYKMlondon and your most random kissing picture. I'll announce the winner on my Twitter on Tuesday night and they'll be contacted via Twitter.

THURSDAY 9TH JUNE – NEWCASTLE MEET & GREET
tweet @ministryofsound with the hashtag #CTWYKMnewcastle and your most random kissing picture. I'll announce the winner on my Twitter on Wednesday night and they'll be contacted via Twitter.

FRIDAY 10TH JUNE – LIVERPOOL MEET & GREET
tweet @ministryofsound with the hashtag #CTWYKMradiocity and your most random kissing picture. I'll announce the winner on my Twitter on Thursday night and they'll be contacted via Twitter.

SATURDAY 11TH JUNE - INVERNESS MEET & GREET
tweet @ministryofsound with the hashtag #CTWYKMmfr and your most random kissing picture. I'll announce the winner on my Twitter on Friday night and they'll be contacted via Twitter.*

*The winner in Inverness must already have a ticket to Rockness Festival.

Space Ibiza 22nd June

2011-05-31T19:22:00.004+01:00

Me and Wire at Space, Ibiza for the launch party of our album, Example & DJ Wire Present The Playlist. Tickets here. Who's coming?

T4 Interview

2011-05-23T15:12:00.001+01:00

Insightful? No

Amusing? Yes

T4 Rap Battle

2011-05-20T13:21:00.002+01:00

Some of you have seen me co-hosting T4 last weekend, if you missed it here's a slightly humorous clip:

WinkBall interview

2011-05-19T12:55:00.002+01:00

WinkBall are interviewing me next Thursday and they want your interview questions. This is your chance to ask me anything - all you have to do is click here and upload your question. Done

TMS Feat. Jagga - I Need You

2011-05-16T19:41:00.001+01:00

Jagga is a good old friend of mine. He sang on a few tracks of mine many years ago. This tune produced by TMS looks like being the start of big new things for him...

PHOTOS FROM TOUR...

2011-05-10T16:42:00.004+01:00

Here's some pics from the last UK Tour

VIEW THE FULL PHOTO ALBUM HERE

Photos courtesy of twitter.com/marksurridge

My next UK Tour will be in Nov/Dec and tickets will go on sale in mid June

NEW COMPILATION...

2011-05-10T16:40:00.003+01:00

Coming soon from myself & DJ Wire

This double-disc compilation will be a true representation of the sort of rave that goes down during our dj shows

Release date and tracklisting coming soon on Ministry Of Sound

Lounge On The Farm festival and ticket offer

2011-05-04T19:23:00.004+01:00

I'll be performing at Lounge On The Farm festival in Canterbury, Kent on 8th July alongside The Streets, Devlin and more and I'm giving my fans the opportunity of getting a ticket cheaper than anywhere else via Fatsoma - click here if you're keen.

Example & Jimi Crayon 'Draw Off' for Nandos Xperimental Sketch

2011-05-04T12:29:00.001+01:00

Check out my arty skills...

Interview: The Guestlist Network

2011-05-04T12:26:00.001+01:00

If you've ever wondered to yourself how my music evolved from Rap into Dance then this interview is essential viewing

If you don't give a shit about that and just fancy hearing me talk inisghtful bollocks about my new album and some of the producers involved then this interview is for you also

Supra Skytop III

2011-05-03T12:40:00.000+01:00

Coming soon...

Japanese Ghost Prank

2011-05-03T11:35:00.000+01:00

Buraka Som Sistema - Hangover

2011-05-02T16:34:00.000+01:00

Very unique and clever video

You'll be singing "BaBaBaBaBaBaBa" all day long after this

Rizzle Kicks - Prophet

2011-04-26T14:14:00.001+01:00

Superb use of still photography in a music video...

Flux Pavillion - Bass Cannon

2011-04-26T14:13:00.001+01:00

Finally! A video!

Flux and Doctor P deserve Oscar nominations for their performances in this

THE HUNDREDS - NEW SEASON FOOTWEAR

2011-04-26T13:20:00.000+01:00

Will have a few of these on order myself...

MORE INFO HERE

ME NEW VIDEO...

2011-04-24T23:21:00.001+01:00

And you can PRE-ORDER the single now HERE

Tempa T - Gonzo Workout

2011-04-24T10:09:00.001+01:00

This is too much joke

I've watched it twice now

BEHIND THE SCENES OF CTWYKM

2011-04-22T18:54:00.000+01:00

Devlin - Our Father

2011-04-21T14:28:00.001+01:00

Directed by Jimi Crayon. Keep an eye on him

'Unorthodox' in the Live Lounge

2011-04-20T15:40:00.004+01:00

This is me and Wretch 32 performing 'Unorthodox' in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge yesterday. You can get a copy on iTunes for 99p here.

Oh yeh ignore the pic below. Dunno what face I'm meant to be pulling

Wiley - Numbers In Action

2011-04-14T18:31:00.001+01:00

Video better than the song but the video is very very very good so not exactly a bad thing

Intro Festival

2011-04-08T18:18:00.000+01:00

I'm playing the Intro festival in Middlesbrough on 5th June - for full info and tickets, go to www.introfestival.co.uk.

T4 On The Beach 2011

2011-04-08T17:04:00.002+01:00

On Sunday 10th July I'll be at T4 On The Beach 2011 at Weston-super-Mare. Get your tickets from www.channel4.com/t4.

Chase & Status feat. Delilah - Time

2011-04-01T21:43:00.001+01:00

Giggs - Monsta Man

2011-04-01T18:37:00.001+01:00

Pimping house party!

Giggs ft. Example - Look Over Your Shoulder

2011-04-01T18:33:00.001+01:00

The official video for Giggs ft. me - Look Over Your Shoulder.

CTWYKM - Mensah remix

2011-04-01T12:38:00.001+01:00

This is the Mensah remix of Changed The Way You Kiss Me:

End Of Tour Diary

2011-03-31T18:43:00.000+01:00

Myself plus band mates Sheldrake, David Stewart & Johnny Drummachine on the final day of my sold out UK Tour @ the Brighton Dome.

Includes live footage of brand new single 'Changed The Way You Kiss Me' plus some banter you should probably take no notice of

Fancy a coffee?

2011-03-31T18:10:00.000+01:00

FESTIVALS UPDATE...

2011-03-31T14:55:00.000+01:00

I'll be at all of these over the summer + more to be announced...

Culture Adidas creates musical tap shoes for breakdancers

2011-03-30T12:04:00.000+01:00

Nero - Guilt

2011-03-25T15:26:00.000Z

INCREDIBLE

Released April 25th

adidas LQC

2011-03-25T15:12:00.001Z

LQC - Light Quality Comfort

These will be available soon

AMUSING

2011-03-25T15:03:00.001Z

NEW MERCH

2011-03-25T14:54:00.002Z

All available now from HERE

Taiwanese Tv Covers the Chris Brown Windown Incident

2011-03-25T10:37:00.001Z

These are becoming hilarious on the regular!

MY NEW SINGLE

2011-03-24T21:34:00.001Z

Some of you heard this on the recent UK Tour

I present to you 'Changed The Way You Kiss Me'

(Please Note: not change or kissed)

REMIX PACKAGE COMING NEXT WEEK

Beachbreak Live 2011

2011-03-23T14:19:00.001Z

Just been announced to play Beachbreak again. Can't wait!

I'll be playing on the Saturday. Good luck to White Lies who'll be coming on after my 45min set of jump up rave

Get your tickets HERE

Honja High by Y-3

2011-03-23T14:13:00.000Z

AVAILABLE HERE