 The night was also notable for being the venue where Smith discovered a 16-year-old Lowkey, whom he promptly featured on his first break-out single "Donnie's Lament", and who went on to be one of the most respected political rappers in the UK and internationally.The popularity of the monthly event soared and soon Deal Real was attracting hip-hop celebrities from the US, performing in the store to promote their own European tours.The first to perform were the Jungle Brothers.