Since winning the ‘X Factor UK‘ in 2008, Alexandra Burke has launched an impactful and inspiring run as a star of stage and song.

However, as many of her fans know, her journey has not been an easy one.

For, the years following her win saw a number of forces within the British media and music industry set out to derail her Beyoncé-approved career via disparaging stories planted in the press (and minds of the general public) and moves designed to stop her music from receiving radio airplay.

Today she is telling her story with hopes it will put an end to the injustice she faced and inspire the generation to create the change the business is in dire need of.

Alexandra, in her own words, below…

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