Dappy ft. Brian May: 'Rockstar' - Single review

Published Feb 16 2012, 13:15 GMT  |  By Lewis Corner

If there's one thing you can't fault Dappy on, it's his knack for recognising the vital elements of a storming pop chart hit. On his solo debut 'No Regrets', that key change and a gospel choir sent him soaring to the top spot and gained him praise from the likes of One Direction and Queen's Brian May. In fact, Bri loved it so much that he's insisted on jumping on Dappy's latest single.

Fortunately, Dappy hasn't wandered too far away from what made his first cut so successful. Head-bopping beats and lyrical word play detail the star's turbulent relationship with the press ("If the Guardian's my angel, why's The Sun burning holes in me?"). But what sets this apart from his previous effort is May's rumbling guitar riffs which culminate in an electrifying solo at the end. Given it's something few can resist, we're confident this will be another bonafide smash.

Watch the music video for Dappy's 'Rockstar' below: