Real Name: Mark Althavean Andrews

Age: 31

Best Known For: His racy single The Thong Song.

Early Life: Baltimore-born Sisqo is the youngest of three children. Formed R&B group Dru Hill with his school and college friends. He then pursued a solo career with the album Unleash The Dragon, which included the 2000 hit The Thong Song. The album went five times platinum.

He has also had roles in films including Get Over It with Kirsten Dunst and Snow Dogs with Cuba Gooding Jr.

Career High: Being nominated for three Grammy Awards in 2001.

Don’t Mention: The Dru Hill line-up. The band has been subject to various line-up changes and break-ups over the years, including a notable reunion in 2008 which ended mid-interview when one band member announced live on air he was quitting.

Words Of Wisdom: ”Artists are afraid to say who their influences are because they fear they’ll be put in the shadow of that artist. Not me. When I get an idea from somebody, I straightaway say, ‘I took it from them’.’