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• ‟ I have a younger brother and sister who actually play in my band, and we were always into Disney music, big time. The first time I heard myself sing was when I recorded myself singing a Disney song. I remember it because it was awful, and I didn't expect to hear that. I think it was 'A Whole New World' from 'Aladdin.'

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• ‟ Taxi drivers used to ask me what kind of music I did, and I'd say, 'Well, it's kind of jazz, soul, classical' - but that makes no sense to anyone.

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• ‟ I'm not like my siblings, who are musical but can turn their hands to other professions! I'd always wanted to be involved in music - I'm a great believer in doing things that fulfil you.

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• ‟ I come from an African Caribbean background. I've been influenced by a reggae church music style, contemporary gospel, and rock all fused together.

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• ‟ I really love jazz, but I will never be a jazz musician as much as I dream. But, I think that the jazz music I love is there in my music.

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• ‟ I had a very thorough grounding in music; I'd grown up around songs. My parents listened to a lot of music. My dad was majorly into jazz, which was absolutely a big influence on me, even if it was more subconsciously as a kid.

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• ‟ My parents were quite strict; we couldn't just listen to whatever music we wanted. It was very much like they monitored what we listened to.

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• ‟ One of the things I haven't been ready for is how male-dominated the music industry is. I just didn't have a clue.

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• ‟ For me, a wake-up playlist completely depends on what mood I'm in. If I need to get into action pretty quick, it will be between Beyonce and Miles Davis. I'm a massive Beyonce fan, and all of her anthems will do it for me. And Miles Davis, because I grew up hearing his music because my dad played it a lot, so that will always be special to me.

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• ‟ I love my complexion, but like so many of us, in the early years at primary school, I grew up thinking that my dark skin wasn't a great thing. I've found freedom in music and songwriting, which has given me a freedom in how I present myself. I'm glad I've got makeup to celebrate that with.

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• ‟ I love church buildings, particularly cathedrals, and I like living in spaces that remind me of music or evoke that creative energy.

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• ‟ I've always had this passion to be creative, and wanted to sing or be in bands and make music, but I didn't have ideas as to what format it'd be, or how I'd do it. I'm not very good with plans. I didn't think it would be me at the front, either. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that was something I'd prevent.

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• ‟ Lots of people think I'm telling porky pies when I say how nervous I get about singing. I was good at working out how music was put together, and I was good at being at the back, but if you asked me to sing up front, then I looked like I was going to pass out.

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• ‟ I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that's what my ultimate dream is.

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