I've watched and learnt from DJs and remixers and paid way more attention to how I want my voice to sound. Before, as long as it was loud and in tune it was fine. I've discovered the difference made by various microphones and effects, so each track has a different vocal sound, my voice is woven into everything and it's above everything.

There are so many things to think about when you make an album. Like, who am I trying to impress? Am I going to get respect, critical acclaim? Or am I going to sell lots of records?

I got approached by SoBe a few months ago about being an ambassador and I learned about the previous ones including Naomi Campbell, so I was instantly interested! Then I tried and really liked it. It's different and has interesting flavours... we don't have anything like it in the U.K.

I'm a bit of a like girly-girl, really, I like flowery stuff.

Christmas in L.A. is weird. There's no snow. It's not even cold.

It's so important to take vitamins. People always get ill on tour because of the close proximity in the bus with everyone.

I think hype is a good thing. You need it and it'll teach you valuable things and you'll grow stronger, which is what I've done.