Vince Kidd

Matthew Protheroe (born 31 December 1989), known professionally as Vince Kidd, is an English singer who was a finalist on the first series of The Voice UK. In 2018, he began releasing music under the name billy blond.

Appearing on the second of four audition shows, Kidd auditioned with "Like a Virgin", originally by Madonna—with all four coaches electing for him to join their teams, from which Kidd selected Jessie J. Kidd released his debut extended play, Sick Love, in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2012, which peaked at #198 on the UK chart.

A music video for his second EP, The Zoo, featuring The Saturdays' Vanessa White, was uploaded to YouTube on 20 April 2013. The EP was released on 2 June 2012.

"You And Me" was released as a single on iTunes on 7 June 2013. "My Gang" was released as a single on 11 September 2013. In May 2014, Kidd lent his vocals to Alpines song "Zero", featured on their debut album. He also co-wrote the song.

He featured on the Hollaphonic song "Dangerous", released on 9 February 2015. The song reached #1 in Qatar.

A song he co-wrote, "What Would Dusty Do?", was recorded by X Factor 2014 finalist Andrea Faustini and released on his debut album on 17 July 2015.

Discography Singles

As lead artist Title Year Peak chart positions UK "Sick Love"(featuring Lady Leshurr) 2012 198 "The Zoo"(featuring Shystie or Vanessa White) 2013 — "You & Me"(featuring Kelz TBK) — "Almost Angels" 2016 —

As featured artist Title Year Album "Sick Love"(Lady Leshurr Feat. Vince Kidd) 2012 Sick Love EP "This Girl"(Kelz TBK) 2013 The Black Kupid 2: Mixtape "Zero"(Alpines) 2014 Oasis "Dangerous"(Hollaphonic Feat. Vince Kidd) 2015 Personal Space "Crystalized"(Diego Miranda Feat. Vince Kidd) 2016 Crystalized "Self Control"(Calper and Vince Kidd) 2016 Self Control

Guest appearances Song Year Album "Like A Virgin" 2012 The Voice UK, The Final 8 – The Album "Always On My Mind"