Rhydian's eponymous debut album, released 24 November 2008, saw him working with world class producers and song-writers, including Steve Mac, Desmond Child and David Kreuger and was recorded in America, Sweden and London.

Double platinum sales followed its release and he became the highest selling male solo artist of that year. The first X Factor runner up ever to be invited back on to the show the following year, he performed the lead track, Impossible Dream, which rapidly became his signature tune and repeatedly brings audiences to their feet during his live shows.