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" 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. "
Jorja Smith
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" Sometimes I observe stuff I haven't been through and write about it. I used to walk my dog with these 50-year-olds, and they'd tell me stories I could use. "
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" I'm not gonna just disappear after one album. "
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" Sound has always followed me. A lot of reggae when mum was cooking. I'd write songs with my dad or play him anything I'd worked on. "
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" I overthink everything, and one thing I find difficult is to actually be in the moment. "
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" I hate re-recording. I like singing, but I don't like recording a song over and over, making it too perfect. "
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" A road trip in Cuba is probably top of my list. "
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" Drake brought me out at the O2 in London and Barclays Center, and I'm on 'More Life.' "
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" 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. "
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" Did Amy Winehouse have a hit single from 'Frank?' I love 'Frank,' but people didn't really pay attention to her until 'Back to Black.' So no, I haven't had a hit single. I personally am not bothered about that. "
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" I don't like setting goals - I don't like to be disappointed. "
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" Both my parents have been big influences on me wanting to do music. My mum's always been, 'Just do it. Just sing.' "
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" With a label, pressure is added. Being independent, you don't feel a lot of pressure. "
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" I used to watch a programme about Route 66 in America, and it looked so fun. "
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" I'd like to be a role model. "
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" I've been singing most of my life. There's nothing better I could wish to be doing. "
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" I used to like loads of boys and get rejected all the time. "
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" I want to be worldwide, international, in everyone's ears, and everyone listening to what I'm saying, because I think I say some good stuff. "
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" I believe a voice is a voice. I could wear a box on my head and still have a good voice. "
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" 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. "
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" I love anything about love. "
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" I just like wearing whatever makes me feel comfortable and confident. I wear what fits my mood. "
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" With make-up, I much prefer my natural face. I'm confident with myself like that, but when I wear make-up, I like to look like myself. I love dewy skin, a matte lip, and a bad highlight! "
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" I want to be a voice people listen to and feel good or sad or whatever. "
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" My favourite number is 11. "
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" I like to write about what I've seen and experiences I've been through. "
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" 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. "
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" My dad will always criticize me. He doesn't care if it hurts my feelings. If I start acting a certain way, he would be like, 'Who do you think you are?' So many people can tell me, 'You're amazing,' but I don't think it. I'm really hard on myself. "
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" I like a new challenge. "
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" I love SZA. She's great. "
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