Nineties chart-topper to return to singing – but insists ‘I can’t compete with Stormzy now’
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ONE Nineties chart-topper is set to return to singing but, he insisted that he would struggle to ‘compete’ with the likes of Stormzy.

Richard Blackwood is a British actor and presenter who is best known for his roles in EastEnders and Hollyoaks.

Richard Blackwood had a string of hit tracks which made it into the UK Top 10 Singles Charts

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Richard Blackwood had a string of hit tracks which made it into the UK Top 10 Singles ChartsCredit: Getty
The Hollyoaks actor thinks if he released new music, he would struggle to compete with the likes of Stormzy (pictured)

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The Hollyoaks actor thinks if he released new music, he would struggle to compete with the likes of Stormzy (pictured)Credit: Getty

However, the 51-year-old is also known for his hit rap tracks such as Mama Who Da Man which reached number three in the official UK Single Charts.

In 2000, he also released 1.2.3.4 Get with the Wicked which charted at number 10.

Speaking at the National Film Awards, when asked he if he gets offers to do comeback concerts, Richard confirmed to The Sun that he regularly receives calls.

Richard told The Sun: “I do. I do. I do.

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“Here’s the thing. I’m gonna say this and then all of a sudden you gonna start seeing me singing and performing.

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“I’m a big believer that you leave things on a high. So I had a great time when I was doing music. It was meant to be for that time.”

Although he appreciated his success in the early noughties, Richard would be worried about competing in the current market with the modern crop of talent.

“I think in terms of the artists that are out there now, I think that they’re far more talented,” he explained.

“I think that they’ve created a new market like, Tion Wayne, Stormzy, Dave. I think that’s their market now.

“I think me as a granddad coming out now, 51 years old trying to compete with Dave will look like what it looks like.”

However, he confirmed that he does intend to get back on the stage to do a throwback gig.

Richard added: “I’ll probably do a back to the 90’s concert so that people know what to expect.”

“[But] I wouldn’t try and compete now though, no.”

The star spoke to The Sun at the National Film Awards where he opened up on his music career

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The star spoke to The Sun at the National Film Awards where he opened up on his music careerCredit: Getty

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