Strong, alluring and demanding attention – Alesha is set to march her way back into the charts with her colourful, foot-stomping new hit, ‘Drummer Boy’ which is unlike any other record you’ll hear this year.  With a commanding military troop rhythm set over a splash of shiny brass & synths and a massive sing-a-long hook – this is a fine and fighting return to Pop for Miss Dixon.

The song features drum samples from the Dallas Austin produced soundtrack to 2002′s cult movie ‘Drumline’ – the film which celebrates America’s youth culture phenomenon of the same name has penetrated the hearts of Britain’s beat-obsessed teens.

Drummer Boy is written and produced by Akon’s new protégé Shamrock, and lyricist Nate Walka.  Both are young, new talents quickly making names for themselves as international hit-makers.  Walka has already bagged a Grammy for penning the US Number 1 ‘Blame It On The Alcohol’ for Jamie Foxx, alongside his work with Chris Brown, Trey Songz and M.I.A.

Known for her warm and infectious personality, Alesha is a proven chart force in the UK.  Her debut album, the platinum-selling The Alesha Show, produced massive chart and radio hits such as The Boy Does Nothing and Breathe Slow and earned her both Brit and MOBO nominations.  She also took the show on the road with a sell-out 17-date national tour where she wowed fans with her full-on dance routines and energetic force.

Not just a star on stage, but also on screen, Alesha won over the hearts of the nation during her victorious stint on Strictly Come Dancing, and then went on to be offered a seat on the judging panel.  Alesha also completed the gruelling climb of Kilimanjaro with Gary Barlow and others for Comic Relief.

Alesha said of the new track, “This single, for me, is an event.  When you hear the drums it makes you want to move.  It’s an empowering song where the women are on top!  It felt like the perfect song to kick start the album with”

The imminent album is bold, rhythmic pop – mirroring the intense, all-round performer that Alesha has proved herself to be.