I went to my first drum n' bass rave when I was 16 and remember being terrified. Looking around, trying to figure out how to dance to this music, watching some girl in some hot pants, trying little ways to learn her movements.

The days of an open mic night when I'd rock up in an old jumper are over.

My mum loved Joan Armatrading and used to play her records all the time and even took me to see her a couple of times when I was really quite young. I didn't really like her music back then because my mum was always playing it, but I've grown to appreciate it more.

I've never really compared myself to anyone who's a big star - I'm not trying to be a fashion icon or get famous.

I've always known my own mind, and I'm not shy about speaking it.

When I hear the same formula being used over and over, I get bored. Just as huge pop artists have taken inspiration from things that are happening at the moment, I do the same with my music.

I had wanted to be a dancer when I was younger. But at some point I figured out I was a better singer.