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X Factor twins John and Edward
X Factor twins Jedward have signed a deal with Sony Music to release Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby), featuring 90s star Vanilla Ice.

John and Edward Grimes, 18, will release their debut single - which they performed at the National Television Awards - from Sunday January 31.

"A year ago, we were training for cross country competitions and now like our idols, we are living our dream - we really can't believe that we have a single out and are performing with Vanilla Ice," the siblings said.

Manager Louis Walsh added: "As Under Pressure was the track that catapulted the boys to fame, it seemed only fitting to release the song as their first single."

Jedward - who will take part in The X Factor 2010 Live tour - are dedicating the single to their "supportive" fans.

Ice Ice Baby was a number one hit for Vanilla Ice in 1990, but he struggled to match the song's success with his follow-ups and quickly faded from view.

The track was based on a bass riff from Under Pressure, which was also a number one hit for Queen and David Bowie.

The twins became a national phenomenon on the talent show with their tuneless but energetic performances of Ghostbusters, We Will Rock You and Oops, I Did It Again, their gravity-defying quiffs and outrageous outfits.

Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby) will be available to download from Sunday January 31, and given a CD release on Monday February 15.

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