Hard2Beat records, home to monster artists Basshunter and Sash, are proud to introduce Bandito, an exciting new act for 2009 & beyond! Bringing a whole heap of beats, cheekiness and fun – Bandtio is ready to take over the dancefloor with his debut single ‘Rockin’ At The Disco’
23-year-old Russell Graham, hailing from Glasgow, fronts Bandito and accidentally discovered his vocal talent in a bid to impress the girls. “When I was 14 my best friend brought this guitar to school and started singing,” he explains. “He became the most popular guy at school by far, and I was like you know what I’m gonna have a go at this!” He laughs mischievously at his confession. “That’s shocking isn’t it?!” But his drive and passion for performing is clear and he soon caught the performing bug. “Not long after I sang in a school show and I was hooked. The buzz was unbelievable. I threw up about three times before because I was so nervous but it was worth it. Those moments on stage are your time and there is nothing that can describe that feeling.”
From there Russell did what thousands of young singers dream of doing – he impressed X Factor mastermind Simon Cowell. Simon was won over by Russell’s voice; heartthrob looks and boy next door appeal and promptly signed him. After a short stint touring with McFly and Westlife, Simon let the band who he had placed Russell in go, and concentrate on launching X Factor. “It is hard to pick yourself up after something like that,” admits Russell “But you get a taste of the pie and once you have, you just want more so you have to put the work in and try again. I think as long as you never give up and you keep on trying then you’ll get a chance.” Russell’s optimism and dedication paid off and his new path led him to the Bandito project. “It’s just so much fun to be involved in,” He grins, “I can’t even call it a job because I love doing it.”
For the last six months Bandito has been touring the UK, performing alongside the likes of Basshunter, Cascada & N-Dubz. He also performed on the huge Dance Nation Arena Tour and has won an impressive fan following! Now ready to take it to the next level, Bandito has shot his first music video (which he claims was the best day of his life) & recorded his album. “This last six months has been the craziest of my life,” he laughs “The whole experience has been amazing. The more I do the more I want, it’s like a drug I just want more.”
With an irrasistable sound that fuses a dance beat with pop melodies, Bandito is on mission to brighten the charts and charm the World in the process.
hiiya saw ya at manchester pride loved rocking at the disco and the other stuff u did then and still do now i can't wait for the cd 2 come out =] hope your ok and let us know when your in manchester because would love to see you playing again vidoe looks great and looks like would been fun to make hope it was luv em xxx
Great to see you at Manchester Pride! What a blast! Had a brill time with you & Steve! How'd it go with Sally..?!! Must do it again sn -Bring it on!! Keep in touch hun ;0) xxx
