BUSKING stars The Dualers were back on the streets to launch their latest single. Brothers Si Cristone and Tyber O'Neil have built up a big following busking all over south London and Kent in the past nine years.

Last year, News Shopper spoke to the boys as they released their first single Kiss On The Lips on their own record label and entered the charts at number 21, despite having no airplay or distributor.

Last week they released their second single Truly, Madly, Deeply and launched it by playing the venues where they started their careers such as Bromley High Street.

The Dualers' blend of ska, soul and reggae reflects the boys' heritage.

Their dad Billy Cranstoun was a major force in introducing ska and bluebeat to London in the 60s, promoting the new sounds in the clubs he ran, including the Penthouse in Bromley. Billy first heard the music while serving in the merchant navy in Jamaica.

Tyber described the Dualers' sound as different to the 80s' ska revival through bands such as the Specials and Madness.

"Their music had a slightly harder, urban edge to it," he said. "But our music is more influenced by the original ska our dad played, a really melodic, happy sound, which is why our fans range from young kids to 90-year-olds."

Si said: "People round here have been fantastically supportive. We're hopeful for a good chart position not bad for a couple of street entertainers and we've got busy times ahead."

Plans include another concert at the Fairfield Halls, Croydon (the last one sold out) and an album early in the new year.

The Dualers, Truly, Madly, Deeply is out now on the Gut Records label. For more information, visit thedualers.com