I make music, and if people like it, they like it, and some people won't.

I'm a big fan of Beyonce and Rihanna. I've listened to Beyonce all my life, and she's a big influence on me.

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

I guess I've been making records since I was 16, and even when 50 people bought them, I thought that was amazing.

Things go in cycles. It's like fashion, like flares go out then skinny jeans come in, people want something fresh. It's the strongest ever urban scene at the moment and I hope it can progress and keep getting stronger and be the base for something larger.

I think as long as you're being creative and finding your own work interesting, that's all that matters.

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