This week (23-27 January) Q Now: The Sessions take over London's XOYO for a series of gigs. Tonight (24 January) Michael Kiwanuka - who won the BBC Sound Of 2012 poll - plays the venue with Emeli Sande.
Who are ya?
"Michael Kiwanuka."
What did winning the Sound Of 2012 poll mean to you?
"It means a lot as it is music lovers that have voted and it creates a fantastic platform for my music."
What would you have on your rider for your Q show if money was no object?
"I would love to have a newly hand built rosewood Martin acoustic guitar for every soundcheck and show."
What do you think of the other act on this year's bill?
"I really like Dry The River from the list"
What's your plan for world domination this year?
"To turn all Arsenal fans into Spurs fans."
Which song of yours should people get their dancing shoes on for at the show?
"Tell Me A Tale."
What's your motto?
"My motto is to do everything and anything with feeling and meaning."
Which one track of yours should we listen to before your Q Now: The Sessions show?
"My cover of Led Zepplin's Whole Lotta Love (above) on Zane Lowe's show was fun and it's something most wouldn't expect from me."
Q Now: The Sessions line-up:
Emeli Sande, Michael Kiwanuka (24)
To Kill A King, Jamie N Commons, Jodie Marie (25)
Howler & Zulu Winter (26)
Rizzle Kicks (27)
(You can listen to a track from each artist in the playlist, below)
4:06 PM | 24/01/2012
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