in may 2008, a song entitled "ouch" surfaced along with a music video. the video for "ouch" attracted over 4 million viewers on networking site youtube in just over a month after release. on 6 august 2008, it was announced that the group had left polydor records and had signed to all around the world records. the label predominantly specialises in dance music; however, they have occasionally released hip hop records such as ice cube's "you can do it". the press release stated that the label would be releasing "ouch" as the group's first single on the label in september 2008. the group's first album, "uncle b", was released on 17 november 2008. the album includes "you better not waste my time", "i swear", "feva las vegas", "love for my slums", "ouch", "defeat you" and "papa can you hear me?". "strong again" was touted as the third single to be released from the "uncle b" album on 16 february 2009 and a music video was made, before the physical cd released of the song was cancelled for unknown reasons. the song charted for five weeks in the uk singles chart, peaking highest at number 24. group member dappy was featured in tinchy stryder's 2009 no. 1 single tentatively titled "number 1", the video also featured cameo appearances from all n-dubz's members. due to the success of their debut album, the group embarked on their first headlining tour, uncle b tour. the tour was originally planned for 16 dates but due to high demand 5 extra dates were added. the tour was supported by stevie hoang and tinchy stryder with whom n-dubz collaborated with on his no. 1 single "number 1". the tour sold out within days. during one performance, tulisa fainted on stage. multiple news sources reported that it was due to suspected swine flu. jonathan shalit, the group's manager, stated that tulisa "was taken ill on the flight out to greece on thursday" and that "her bandmates are all very worried about her." the group were due to perform at radio 1's big weekend on 10 may 2009, but their participation was placed in doubt while tulisa was hospitalised. it was later confirmed that tulisa had tested negative for swine flu and the group did perform.