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Pop sensation and queen of the bootylicious me and I would wake up from this beautiful missing.
body ‘Lady Fergie. dream. I got the chance to sing/work with the
Lady Fergie is one of the time in power great/big artist in the industry, who I only used What do you dislike most about yourself?
queens of the pop music world, also one of the to watch on T.V. It feels great, to work with Ahh that’s a good question, well it would be
few pop artists with a natural and good-girl someone, who is your ideal and you look up to that, I care too much about things and think
image. It shouldn’t be no surprise that she is them. too much. When I know I shouldn’t, but once I
the most glamour’s and sexist woman alive in care about someone then its hard let go of it.
today’s music industry. Who’s made her way Is there anybody in the industry who could Even when the other person is not worth it and
right at the top with all the hard work. But has testify to your abilities? if they not bothered I know I shouldn’t be ei-
never been open about anything, especially Ermm, well that’s a good question but hard, ther but that’s how I am. Wish I could change
what goes on in her personal life, she’s not one don’t know what to say. Because I have that about myself, and stop letting things get to
of those people who would go on about them- worked with number of great artist in this in- me.
selves and show off about what she has dustry and they all have been great to me and What's the one thing about you few people
achieved and what she’s got. She has sold have always given a feedback, on how good I know?
more than 60 million records and as a member am doing and how I can improve. And I be- I don’t think people know that I eat A LOT.
of the girl’s band ‘Dream girls’, which she lieve that it is really important to know this, And that is A LOT, I know it’s hard to believe
was a member of but is now making her way well anyone can say that your doing good and by looking at me but I can eat soo much.
up herself to success, independently. She is that’s what we all like to hear, but it is really
also setting an example for other young girls, important that people tell you your weak- What are you most proud of?
who want to be like her. nesses, if your making a mistake anywhere I’m really happy with what I have achieved
Lady Fergie was also the top winner at the and how you can improve. I personally think, and the hard work I have done to get this far.
Grammy Awards, at the beginning of this year, it helps because we have something to work
so this year already started really good for her. towards and do a better job. If you could change one thing in your past,
She’s not just doing good in music world, but what might that be?
is full of talent and has proved this by coming Are you open to the idea of collaborating Actually there’s nothing that I would change
on the big screen. Which is not easy job atall, with other singers? or regret about my past because I believe what
she made her debut with ‘Living in the YES! Absolutely, why not. I enjoy working ever happens, it happens for a reason and we
dreams’ and played the main lead, she didn’t with others and it also helps us to learn from learn from it. And also because along with the
just play the main lead but was the singer her- each other. bad times, there are also good times that come
self in that film and this work of hers in this with it, but we also tend to remember bad
film earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Do you write lyrics of your songs? times and regret things and not cherish the
From there everyone in the industry was Yes I have done that in past, I wrote lyrics for good moments and remember those good
aware of her hidden talent and also that they my album ‘Appreciate’ which was a big suc- memories that came with the bad ones. Oh
she’s going to be a big competitor for them. cess and people liked it a lot, so yes the re- and I forgive people too quick, which is not
More or less, that’s who Lady Fergie is, the sponse was good. good sometime and take advantage of it.
anti-diva. Quiet, private, sweet and yet one of
the highest-achieving stars in the industry with Have you ever been signed up by a record What one word would your friends use to
hit singles, albums, tours, movies and, this label? describe you?
year, performing in front of the Queen herself Yes I have, I have been signed by Sony music, Talkative
and meeting her, along with the opening num- Warner music group, EMI, and also universal
ber at the Oscars. music group. What one word would you use to describe
yourself?
First I must ask, who were your biggest mu- Are you willing to provide back-up vocals Ambitious
sical influence? to a singer?
My musical influence has always been Bey- Ermm yes I might do, however I have not
once, she has worked really hard to get where done that yet, But if it comes to the time and
she is today. And also Cheryl Cole, both of would see who the singer is, then yeah I
them are big influence and inspiration. This might.
good to see where they had started from when
they came into this field, its not easy to sing Are you open to travelling to any location “ALONG WITH BAD TIMES
GOOD TIMES GOOD, THINGS DON’T AL-
solo and independently, whereas they were fist where ever there is a concert?
signing in a band when they first started. Yeah I don’t have a problem with that, I love
travelling and if it’s a new place, even better WAYS STAY BAD”
How does it feel to be number one in the because I love going to new places.
UK and in the US? As a child, what did you want to be when
It actually feels GREAT to know that you are What do you like most about your job? you grew up?
on number one, and when you do all that hard What do you like least? Seen as now that I am a singer, but to be hon-
work and it all pays off in the end. Its an ab- I like singing, of course, other than that travel- est with you I never thought I would be one
solute amazing feeling. ling to different places around the world for and come inti this field. Going back to this
concerts. Hmmm well one thing I least like question, well I always wanted to be a lawyer.
Is it important for you to be successful in about my career is that media is always after
the UK? you, they are always looking for a story to get Who had the greatest influence on you dur-
Yes it is because that’s my home country. audience attention. So they just make anything ing your childhood?
That’s where I was born, and I have come this up, and want to get into your personal life, My mum, I would say. Seeing her work so
far, so yes it would a lot to me as I have really whereas I like to keep my personal and profes- hard, made me want to be like her. Well I
close heart connection with the country. sional life different and away from one-an- know I can never be like her, but I can try and
other. make her proud, so she can say that ‘that’s my
What are the different types of genres that girl’.
you sing in? If they made a movie of your life story...
It’s mainly POP but other than that, hip-hop, would it sell?
classic and R&B. Hmmm well it would have to be beauty prod- Have you always enjoyed the art of music?
ucts, cosmetics, accessories because I am sooo Yep I have, I always loved music, I always lis-
Can you give us details of past singing expe- much into this stuff. And ohh might also be tened to music. Even when I was little I used
riences? technology, such as mobile phones or IPods to listen to music and while listening to it, I
So far my singing experience has been amaz- because this is what I always have on me. I used to sing along with it.
ing, I loved every bit of it. It still feels like a can never leave my house without my phone
dream, never thought I would come this far, and if there is a time when I don’t have my
even today I feel that someone would pinch phone on me, then I will as if something’s

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Any loves, other then music? something, I work really hard. If I work out, I
Hmmm well I love watching movies. work out really hard, if I love somebody, I
love them all the way. I’m very loyal. Yes I
Any celeb crushes? would get married but at the right time, after
Ermmm right, well no not really. I’ve got certain things out of my system first.
And achieve what I want to achieve, I just
Well now that we are talking about crushes, want to concentrate on my career right now.
lets get abit personal and ask you this, what Other than marriage, you will be hearing new
everyone wants to know, if it is true or not. songs from which I am working on, and have
That you and Marvin are seeing each concerts coming up too. So I am quite busy
other? You have not been open about your and booked.
relationship with him.
Haha, right well (blushes), me and Marvin are
good friends and have known each other even
before we both choose singing as a career.
Well yeah true till this day today I have not
been very open about this, because I just
didn’t want know stories and everyone talking
about my personal life. I believe that media
don’t help people stick together but plays a big
role in breaking them up.

Favourite colour?
My favourite colours are red, white, black and
light blue.

Best advice ever given?

Not to believe everything what you hear, be-
cause it’s not always true.

First song ever sung?

‘Hard to believe’

Secret craving?
Chocolate cake

Favourite food?
Ermm there will be a long list, but I love
chocolate cake, pasta, and the list goes on.

How does it feel to be number one in the

UK and in the US?
It feels really great; it feels even better be-
cause I worked really hard. I wrote Just Dance
exactly a year ago. It was hard work and a lot
of people didn’t believe in it at first.

Are you friends with JLS?

Yes. I am friends with them, they are great,
and they good to work with and I enjoy their
company. I’m very lucky to be on tour with
such humble guys. They are very talented.

Tell us a bit about your album Stolen

I just feel like this record is really different.
there are only few songs that you listen to and
you think that thats exactly how you feel and
applies to you and express your emotions re-
ally well. What I really love about the UK is
that I'm not the first electro-pop artists to
come around!
Stolen is not about who you are- it’s about
how everybody wants to know who you are!
Buy it and listen to it before you go out or in
the car.
When was it recorded?
I've been writing it for 2 and a half years. I
wrote half of the album in one week last Janu-
ary. I think you've really got to allow artists
creativity to marinate. It took me a while but
really looking into myself I finally got it. I
couldn't be more proud of it. It's not just a
record it’s a whole pop art movement Its not
just about one song.
What can we expect from you later this
year or any plans for future? Maybe mar-
riage?
Well, I’m an ambitious girl, and when I do

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