N-Dubz's Dappy has revealed that he sees himself as "the next Ozzy Osbourne". 

The 24-year-old star, who recently launched his debut solo career with 'No Regrets', thinks his "wild persona" is what propelled him into the spotlight and believes that if he tones down his behaviour he will lose work:

"Dappy, the wild persona, is what got me so many fans. If I lose this wildness, I'll be out of work. It's an image people out there want to follow."

"Look at Robbie Williams and Liam Gallagher, what people love is their wildness. I'll be the next Ozzy Osbourne. I'm going to take it to that crazy level."

He added to The Times that he's always been the "wild one" and doesn't plan on changing any time soon:

"While I'm Dappy, I'm the wild one If I decide to go to Japan to get a pair of boots, I will go, just like that. But I do make mistakes. Women love Dappy. And in all fairness it could happen any day, any time, any girl."

Watch his video for 'No Regrets' below: