JESS GLYNNE

I've got quite a few inspirations - the list is kind of endless!

I love rap, and I try to write a bit like a rapper, to have a flow.

My nan tells me to eat her fish balls and not drink alcohol. I'd rather have the fish balls.

I keep my head straight by having the right people around me, from my friends and family to my management and my team. They all keep me in my place. If I didn't have them supporting all the work that I do, I wouldn't be in such a solid place.

I find it hard to write with writers sometimes because of their way of writing. Some are heavily focused on structure, but I have more of a 'Let's go with it' mindset. I like to be creative, and when I hear something that inspires me, I'll come up with a melody, a lyric to that melody, and take it from there. I try to keep it open.

I don't see myself as a famous person.

My sound comes from my inspiration, which is people like Aretha and Jay Z and Kanye, as well as everyone from the Whitneys and Mariahs to Destiny's Child and Usher. They all inspired me growing up.

We all go through sad times, but I was brought up to be positive.

It's pretty traumatic knowing that your instrument that's your career isn't working, and you've got to have an operation.

I would like to see myself with some successful albums, and I'd love to be working with new artists as well as continuing to release my own material. I'd also like to be settled in a lovely place with a lovely partner and gorgeous mini ginger Jess!

I think 'Rather Be' is an amazingly written pop song with incredible production.

Singing is actually my favourite thing to do in the world - so when you don't consider yourself as talented at anything academically, and there is one thing you're good at, I think it's best to follow what you're good at.

I like going to places that are so different than where I'm from.

My skin was really bad. Roxanne Rizzo's products were the first things that really cleared it up.

Feeling comfortable in my own skin makes me feel confident.

My style is unique and random. But I think it's important that it still makes sense.

I have so much hair, so straightening takes a long time. I mean, if I look at photos of myself with straight hair, it's hilarious. I look like a different person.

I like everything I wear to be in sync.

I'm a good girl, and I have a very good Jewish family who brought me up very well.

I have a secret passion for horse riding. I haven't done it for ages, but I used to have a horse. I love it; it's one of my favourite things.

When people come up and tell me they're such a big fan, it's cool. But weird.

If I'm feeling healthy - like, I've eaten well and have drank a lot of water and have clothes that feel good - I feel good.

I've always been quite an eccentric character. I love going out and partying; I'm a very sociable creature.

I think I've been quite lucky in that I haven't had to make too many changes to myself. Obviously, there have been adaptations and things that I've altered, but I haven't changed completely. I've stayed myself.

I look after my skin quite a lot because in this job, it can get stressful. Pimples come out! I cleanse and moisturize, sometimes do face masks. I've also got a Clarisonic, which is good.