Congratulations on the release of “Nasty (En)amor” how does it feel?
Thank you! This is one of my most creative tracks I have made so it’s exciting to see it being received well
What’s the story behind the song?
This one’s a bit of a rollercoaster init? It starts off pretty sultry – I wanted to write about pure passion and being consumed in the moment. Then there’s the shift, this blurred lines between lust and love – the best switch in the song represents that exact moment.
It’s from your mixtape “Self-(En)titled”, what was it like recording that?
It was hard! I’m used to shorter projects in EPs but I wanted to challenge myself and make a longer project but it was hard finding the right balance and story arc of the project.
What’s your favourite track from it?
Blessing, it’s a bit of a ballad! It feels so nostalgic yet new and really challenges me both as a creative and a vocalist – I’ve got to be extra warmed up for this number!
You’re an artist from London, how did it all begin for you?
With me and my piano at home! I’ve always enjoyed singing and writing music. I knew I would always make music but didn’t have the confidence to be perceived as an artist. I don’t have that fear anymore.
What did you listen to growing up?
I was pretty eclectic growing up! I always had phases where I would be consumed by a genre. I would consider Pop and R&B as my foundation but I also loved Hip-Hop, Jazz and Gospel
Your sound has a very distinctive R&B/sound, how does a typical writing session go for you? I
’m all about experiences so typically my writing sessions are 60% yapping and 40% recording music! The best sessions are inspired by conversations and I use a couple of songs to help steer the sound of the track. I never confine myself to write R&B but I think because I’m so heavily influenced by R&B performances I naturally lean into it
You’ve played some incredible stages, what’s been a highlight for you?
Latitude Festival was a big highlight of mine! My nephews came to see me perform for the first time and they had a blast and BBC recorded a performance of Palo Santo that I watch every now and again!
What are you listening to at the moment?
I’m obsessed with Kelis – Tasty album, I’ve been playing it like it came out yesterday instead of 2003! As for recent projects: Kaytranada’s Timeless, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter and Normani’s Dopamine are heavy on rotation
What’s next for you?
I’m ready to perform Self-(En)titled! Initial dates of my mini tour is out now with Amsterdam on 17 Jan and Paris 18 Jan. Tickets are available on my website.
