German filmmakerLexi Alexander, whose award-winning drama Hooligans is being pursued by a number of Hollywoodstudios, has been confirmed to direct Life 'N' Lyrics.

As reportedearlier this week, the project will star UK rapper Ashley Walters in the storyof rival DJ crews from North and South London.

The project isthe first to go out under Esther Douglas and Fiona Neilson's recently formedFiesta Productions and is scheduled to go into production this summer.