Alesha Dixon Returns with New Single 'Ransom' After a Decade, Ahead of BGT Performance

Alesha Dixon, a judge on Britain's Got Talent, has released her first new single in a decade, titled 'Ransom'. The song samples Ini Kamoze's 'Here Comes The Hotstepper' and is accompanied by a music video shot in Jamaica. This release comes ahead of Dixon's performance on Britain's Got Talent.

The music video for 'Ransom' showcases Dixon in various stylish outfits, including a plunging red bikini top and light denim shorts, plus a brown zipped leather mini-dress. The video, which was filmed in Jamaica, highlights Dixon's connection to the island, where her father, Melvin, was born.

Dixon, who rose to fame as part of the R&B girl band Mis-Teeq in 1999, has been on a music hiatus since her last album in 2013. She recently opened up about her return to music, stating that she is doing it independently without a record label. *'It's expensive putting out music. I'm an independent artist so it's a lot, energetically, for me to put myself back out there. At this point in my life and career, it's just about what makes me feel good,'* Dixon explained.

Alesha Dixon has been a judge on Britain's Got Talent for 12 years and is currently gearing up for her performance on the show's 17th series. She has developed a strong rapport with her fellow judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Bruno Tonioli. *'People ask, 'Has Britain run out of talent?' Well no, because we've millions of people on the planet, and every year more people are inspired to do something interesting. I like the hopefulness that I get when I sit on the panel,'* Dixon said.

Besides her music career, Dixon is also an esteemed children's author. Her latest book, 'Luna Wolf 2: Code Danger', has been inspiring young readers across the UK.

Earlier this month, it was reported that Dixon's wellness venture, NobleBlu, a vitamin brand she launched in 2020, had been quietly dissolved on account of poor sales. An insider stated, 'Alesha was really passionate about NobleBlu and put a lot of work into it, although she wasn’t one of the firm’s official directors. Sadly, it just didn’t take off in the way she had hoped and it has now gone out of business.'

Alesha Dixon's return to music with 'Ransom' marks a significant moment in her career, as she balances her roles as a judge, author, and independent artist. Her upcoming performance on Britain's Got Talent is highly anticipated, adding to the buzz surrounding her new release.

Key Takeaways

• Alesha Dixon releases new single "Ransom" after 10-year music hiatus.
• The song samples Ini Kamoze's "Here Comes The Hotstepper" and has a Jamaica-shot music video.
• Dixon is an independent artist, releasing music without a record label.
• She's a judge on Britain's Got Talent and is gearing up for the show's 17th series.
• Dixon is also a children's author and has written "Luna Wolf 2: Code Danger".