Yiigaa

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WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?

I was born in South London. Raised in South London, and live in South London. South London 'til I die. Joking. But I do love South.

WHAT'S THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR PRESENT CITY OR YOUR HOMETOWN?

The culture, the mix of ethnicities, backgrounds, religions. It's such a good place to grow up as you have so many influences around you.

WHAT WERE YOUR INFANT ASPIRATIONS?

Definitely that rock star image, I wanted to be in a band. I used to wear all black, loads of eye liner and black lipstick at the age of around seven/eight.

WHAT HAS BEEN A PIVOTAL MOMENT?

Definitely the show I just did, it just made me know this is what I really wanna do and made me wanna work so much harder .

WHY MUSIC?

I could never stop making music even if I tried.

HOW WOULD YOU CLASSIFY YOUR SOUND?

I always find this so hard to answer. I'd say hip hop, R&B, jazzy inspired beats with hifi influences. Mixed with folk/ R&B lyrics. I honestly don't know.

WHAT THEMES DO YOU PURSUE THROUGH YOUR LYRICS?

Relating people's emotions to nature and taking people to a different place.

IS THERE A SONG OR MUSICAL PASSAGE THAT NEVER FAILS TO MOVE YOU EMOTIONALLY?

Definitely the second verse of "Warm Water" and "Haze".

WHAT OR WHO HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOU?

My parents are amazing, the other artists around me, Amy Winehouse, Katus Young, Rihanna.

WHAT’S YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS?

I don't have one. I'm constantly trying to be creative I can't stop. But in terms of writing, I write everywhere.

HOW WOULDYOU DEFINE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?

I love vintage, I love old school American sports wear, I also love bohemian clothes from abroad.

HOW DOES YOU AESTHETIC TRANSLATE IN OTHER ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE?

I love travelling, I'm obsessed with sunsets and water. I love nature so I hang out a lot in the park.

HOW DO YOU GET STAGE READY, ANY BEAUTY RITUALS YOU SWEAR BY?

Oh God, I get so nervous, lip gloss never fails!

HOW DO YOU SPEND A DAY OFF?

Watching documentaries, drinking smoothies and eating pineapple upside down cake from Refill in Brixton.

HOW DO YOU RETURN TO CENTRE?

Going away from London, getting some breathing time, letting the mist in my head clear.