The first single purchased was Aaliyah's 'Rock the Boat', bought from HMV for 1.99 after finding spare change in Dalston. There is a guilty childhood memory of taking nan's change and concern about a Jamaican father's reaction. Lou Bega's 'Mambo No 5' is memorised completely despite rarely remembering original lyrics. Roots Manuva's 'Witness (1 Hope)' is the most-streamed track, providing island vibes and motivation for runs. Tom Tom Club's 'Genius of Love' influences a fondness for funky electronic dance and soulful sounds. Billie Holiday provided an introduction to non-commercial music while working at a record shop at 15. Amy Winehouse is a karaoke staple, and 'Wifey Riddim' by Voltage is cited as an actual favourite that captures teenage angst.
"The first single I ever bought Aaliyah, Rock the Boat. My nan sent me and my cousin to pick up some bits in Dalston and there was some change left over so I went into HMV and bought this CD for 1.99. I shouldn't have been stealing my nan's change but I felt so grownup. If my Jamaican dad had found out, he wouldn't have been happy. I would have got a couple of licks."
"The song I streamed the most Witness (1 Hope) by Roots Manuva. It's an island track that suits any occasion. If I'm feeling a bit down it gives me some bad girl energy and reminds me to come correct. It also gives me a good adrenaline hit on a run. The song I can't help singing Genius of Love by Tom Tom Club. They had a real influence on my sound and the newer stuff I have coming out soon."
"The song I pretend to hate that I secretly like Nuttin Nuh Go So by Notch. There's a lot of dancehall artists whose music I love but they have problematic lyrics. One day my dad was like: Do you know what they're saying? The song I tell people is my favourite Billie Holiday's I'm a Fool to Want You. When I started working at a record shop age 15, Billie Holiday was my introduction into music that wasn't so commercial."
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