NINE years ago, Huddersfield singer Naveed Yasin began a study of music that has taken him all over the world.

Now, his hard work has paid off and he’s landed a record deal with Manchester-based bhangra label Supreme Dream Records.

Naveed, 20, goes under the moniker NAV which stands for Nu Asian Vibe.

He’s at present recording his debut album, still untitled.

The whole record has been composed by Naveed, of Thornton Lodge.

He also plays some of the instruments.

Naveed said: “We expect the album to be out early next year. It’s taken a while because I wanted to ensure everything’s of the best quality. All the right people are lined up and once they’re in place, we can start moving .”