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" Before I put 'Blue Lights' out, I deleted my Instagram and everything and started again. "

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" I want to be a voice people listen to and feel good or sad or whatever. "

" Most of me expressing myself comes through my music more than what I wear. "

" I did classical singing at school. I did exams in that. I'd sing soprano, and we'd sing in German; we'd do Schubert for my pieces, in Latin, French... I really enjoyed that. I kind of miss it. "

" I've listened to 'Frank' so many times. She was so honest and herself. I think one of the hardest things for an artist to do is tell the truth, but that's what Amy Winehouse did, and it's what I want to do - if you want to write songs that connect with people, I think they really need to believe what you're talking about. "

" My voice makes the genre because I sound like me on all my songs - I've made my own genre: Jorja Smith. "

" I come from quite a creative family; everyone's just doing their own thing! "

" There's always so much energy from me and my band. Lots of fun and twists in each song. "

" I just like wearing whatever makes me feel comfortable and confident. I wear what fits my mood. "

" A lot of stuff doesn't faze me. I think it's because I was brought up in a small town, and normally, when you're from a small town, when you see a famous person, you'd be like, 'Oh my god. This never happens,' but I've always kind of been like nonchalant. "

" When I found 'New Chain' by Col3trane, honestly, I couldn't stop playing it. It's a good road trip song because the beat just drives on. "

" I just make my music. It's not too complicated. "

" I write all of my music. "

" I like being someone else. 'A Prince' is not about me, but I can pretend for the three minutes of the track. It's great being able to do that, 'cos I enjoy telling stories. "

" Maybe I am a bit of a siren. "

" Wear what you feel comfortable in and what suits your mood. "

" I say what I'm feeling, and a lot of people feel the same way. "

" I remember watching somebody called Esmee Denters doing covers that were really popular and wishing that was me. But I'm glad it wasn't. Things have worked out OK. "

" It's very special that I can go through things - and write them down and record them - and so many people can relate. Not everybody can get out who they are and really feel better after they write. "

" Sometimes I feel people try to be too complex. Some of the greatest songs are so simple. The simplest phrases. "

" I don't like setting goals - I don't like to be disappointed. "

" I believe a voice is a voice. I could wear a box on my head and still have a good voice. "

" I like a new challenge. "

" I love anything about love. "

" A dream of mine is to write a 'Bond' theme tune. "

" I don't like to write about myself. I like listening to people. "

" I want to be someone for young girls to look up to, for fathers to want their daughters to listen to me because I'm not rude, and I'm actually talking some sense. "

" I was a bit late on Erykah Badu, but I don't think you can really be late on music. You discover it whenever; music is timeless. "

" I get loads of messages from people telling me they've been helped through some bad relationship when they've listened to my song. That's what I want to do. "

" When I first moved to London, I used to pretend to be on the phone. I used to talk about stuff that was going on out loud. To my phone! I don't do that anymore! "

" I've got far to go. There's always more to be done. "