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I can't ignore what I grew up listening to. My parents used to listen to Michael Jackson non-stop. They used to listen to Luther Vandross, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder.

From Fleur East

I feel like I'm quite versatile. I want to do lots of different styles.

From Fleur East

Even before I auditioned for 'X Factor' the second time, I was doing a lot of dance music.

From Fleur East

I'd love to write with some people from the U.K., like Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande... there's a very long list.

From Fleur East

Even writing verses from my first album, there were songs that I didn't use because I just felt that they weren't really for me. But I think that happens naturally when you write songs. You're in a different mood in every session. There's so many songs out there that could potentially be used by other artists.

From Fleur East

I remember, one day, I just printed out about a hundred CVs, and I was running around London. I was going to modeling agencies, temping agencies, anything. I was so desperate.

From Fleur East

It's funny because the perception is that the typical 'X Factor' contestant is the person who's just working 9 to 5 and just decides to one day go and audition. So yeah, for me, it was a very different story.

From Fleur East

My mum is from Ghana, and she used to play highlife music in the house, and my dad used to listen to music.

From Fleur East

I used to just sit in the living room and make up songs on the keyboard.

From Fleur East

I used to hate performing in front of anybody, but I was forced to sing in front of family, at family gatherings. Then it slowly developed, and I started to love it.

From Fleur East

Fleur East

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