The Birmingham performer, 34, tells Michael Hogan about learning music at her youth club, the loveliness of Solihull, and how she nearly missed out on her British Empire Medal
The Birmingham performer, 34, on learning music at her youth club, the loveliness of Solihull, and how she nearly missed out on her British Empire MedalPhotograph: Andrew Woffinden/Camera PressPhotograph: Andrew Woffinden/Camera Press, I stood out like a sore thumb on the UK rap scene. Everyone in London would mimic my accent, laugh at me, troll me. I became determined to be my own self and unlock the door for Birmingham artists. People know about 0121 now.us when it comes to youth clubs.
It was only when I started flying to other places that I realised racism is real.the Queen went to my junk mail. I brought out Quarantine Speech during lockdown and gave the proceeds to the NHS. I think that’s why the Queen reached out: “Hi, you can have a British Empire Medal if you want.” If I hadn’t checked my junk folder, maybe I’d never have known.crawled up my nose when I was sleeping. I was traumatised and haven’t touched one since.as pansexual because, for me, it’s all about connection.
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