“I was born in the Middle East and when I was 8 I moved to Nottingham where I began writing songs and playing in bands. I left England for a German girl I met in London. I later moved to Hamburg to make a living in the city’s red light district. People became interested in my own songs and Nottingham’s Finest record label was formed around me. I had some fun recording with well-known German pop star Nena and also had a great time supporting Katie Melua on a bunch of concerts around Germany.”