Labrinth has revealed that trying to launch his own career is tricky with a constant flow of outside interest. 

The singer-songwriter, who was yesterday nominated for an Ivor Novello award alongside collaborator Tinie Tempah for their joint effort on 'Pass Out', spoke to BBC's Newsbeat about working on his own material, but explained that it's difficult because he is always being asked to work with other stars:

"I'm not just looking to be famous and attach myself to famous names. I want to make history in the business in terms of creativity."

"These guys have their careers, my one is still on its way."

He also admitted that he's been approached by X Factor to use one of his album's songs on the new series:

"They asked me for a song for that. They were like, 'Can we use one of the songs off the album for the new X Factor?'"

"It's so funny. I'm not sure. I would love to do that - we're sorting it out at the moment."

Watch a recent interview with Labrinth, real name Timothy McKenzie, here: