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Over half of Gen Z people have experienced hearing problems from exposure to loud music. A new survey reveals the extent, while tinnitus-affected singer and producer Lemar urges people to protect their hearing.
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Pop artiste and producer Lemar (Lemar Obika) wasn't careful with his hearing. His career in the music industry meant he "pushed his ears to the limit". Now, he confesses: "Usually I don't sleep unless there's a little bit of noise in the background. It could be a TV, or sometimes I have headphones on and I listen to the ocean or something like that."
[caption id="attachment_140974" align="alignright" width="200"] Lemar: "If you have tinnitus, you're not alone. If you don't – please protect your ears this summer.”Photo courtesy of RNID[/caption]
Lemar is just 47-years-old. He has been performing summer 2025 dates with X-Factor winner Olly Murs. And, just as he didn't early on life, he now takes care to practise what he preaches. ...
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