When you
started posting YouTube videos did you ever think they would get you to where
you are today?
‘Honestly, I always wanted to be where I am today, I have so
many supporters that I’m so grateful to have but I didn’t ever think YouTube
would be the cause for all of this. It’s crazy to think that I probably
wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t post those videos, I would like to think
that I would have made it to where I am today without the help of YouTube but
realistically I probably wouldn’t have’ [laughs]
Do you feel
that all of this public attention has changed you as a person?
‘I’ve always said that I wouldn’t change as a person if I
ever became somewhat famous and I’d like to think that I haven’t but change is
inevitable. I find myself doing things differently to how I used to just
because I feel like when you’re in the public eye you’re constantly being
watched but this doesn’t mean that I’ve completely changed as a person. My
personality will never change, it’s part of who I am and I’d choose that over
being ‘famous’ any day’
How do you
cope with negativity that is aimed towards you?
'I try to completely block out the negativity. To respond to
such immaturity would be a complete waste of my time. Those people spreading
the negativity are yet to realise that a negative mind will never give them a
positive life.'
In terms of
your career where do you hope to be in five years time?
'In five years time I want to be continuing with the music
career that I have now. I want to have albums that have won me awards and I
want to be satisfied with my achievements no matter how big or small they are.
I also want to be content and happy with making music in the same way that I am
now and I really hope that music continues to be a passion of mine rather than
a job.'
Are there any artists that you'd really like to work with in the future?
'I'd love to work with those who have inspired me to be the artist that I am today. For me somebody that I really look up to and idolise is Lana Del Rey and so to actually have the opportunity to work with her wouod be amazing. I'd also love to work with Hozier, I've met him a few times and I think he's great at what he does and as a person in general really.'
What was your first reaction when Matador Records offered you a recording contract?
'My first reaction was oh my God. [laughs] I really couldn't believe that such a famous record label were interested in signing me. It came as such a shock since I'd never been offered an opportunity like this before. I'm forever grateful for the change that Matador records has given me'
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