Valletta's Matina makes it to the UK pop charts

Valletta-born singer Matina, 21, has raced straight into the UK Music Week Chart Top 30 with her first release – ‘Rise’

Rise has broken into the Upfront Club Chart ahead of major acts like Beyoncé Ft Jay Z, David Guetta, London Grammar, Tinie Tempah and Disclosure Ft Mary J Blige.

Matina and writers/producers Youngheart are the first two signings for new London label, Coast.

With remixes by dance aces, Hoxton Whores, the track’s sultry groove and soaring vocal have received widespread support from UK and international DJs like Tim Cullen at Ministry, Erick Morrilo, Brandon Block, Tiesto, Mikey Gallagher and BTraits (BBC Radio 1).

The pop version of the track will be released on March 10, supported by video and radio promotion and coinciding with Matina’s four-week club and schools’ tour.

Matina moved to London when aged 17.

Matina’s vocal coach is the renowned Josh Alumu, who has also worked with many leading artists, including Joss Stone and Will Young.

Rise is Matina’s first release. Her follow-up single is due in spring 2014, with an album being launched later this year.