Naughty Boy is considering ditching some of the British artists he was going to feature on his upcoming album in an attempt to crack the USA.
Tinie Tempah and Wretch 32 are among some of the names that could face the axe after the 'La La La' producer says adjustments may have to be made in order to achieve US success on his debut album, 'Hotel Cabana'.
Speaking of his future plans to SoulCulture.com, the 28-year-old producer said: "It's gonna be different - some artists will be replaced. I can't just go there with all the artists I've got and expect Americans to buy into it."
Naughty Boy - real name Shahid Khan - claims he wouldn't want to change the album too much and would be keen to keep his top ten hits 'La La La' featuring Sam Smith, and 'Lifted' featuring Emeli Sande untouched.
He added: "I might have to add Nas or Andre 3000 or change it up a bit - but still keep the sentiment. Songs like 'La La La' or 'Lifted,' I don't need to do anything to."
While the star has his sights set on the US he believes the UK music industry is becoming more competitive due to an increasing number of musicans gaining success in other countries.
He mused: "I think [artists] are more competitive now, because it's game time now. We can sell albums, we can go around the world, we can have hits around the world. I think when it's that kinda time people stop thinking 'let me help you here', I think people start thinking, 's**t, I've gotta get to the top now."
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