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This is an interview with Fastasy!!


Music Show Off recently caught up with London’s new kid on the block Fantasy to talk about the release of her new single ‘life’s how you make it’ and her new album heading to the shops soon ‘Just Me’. We caught up with Fantasy after her first live show performance on Alan Carr, Chatty Man.


You became a big star at the age of 19, usually it takes a lot longer. How did you do it?
I’ve always wanted to be a singer since the age of 5 but what child didn’t want to make it as a singer. I worked really hard to get where I am today, you don’t just wake up one morning and you’re a musician it takes a lot of working at.
I studied a lot of different styles of music at school and college such as classical all the way to DJing, I was in all the competitions and then when I got to university I decided that it was time I did something about my future. Not many people believed in me and thought that I wouldn’t make it ‘in the big world’ so I knew I had to prove them wrong. I knew that entering competitions at university was more than just a trophy at the end as record companies sent scouts out to these events and so I guess I was lucky. I just remember getting up on stage singing my mums favourite, Dance with my father, then after my performance I only came second but remember a scout asking me to go to his office in morning so I obviously went and well here I am today.


What can you tell us about your new single ‘Life’s how you make it’?
Well it’s about a girl living her dream and living her life the way she wanted it and following her dream. It relates to me growing up really and how I followed my dream, it’s targeted at teenagers who don’t really know where they are at in their life at the moment. It’s a meaningful song which I love singing.

Did you know instantly that ‘Life’s how you make it’ would be your first single and reach number one?
I didn’t instantly think yea that’s so going to be my first single I guess after recording a full album I just realized that it relates well to a new singer but reaching number one was just the cherry on the cake!


Where do you get your inspiration from?
Well from how I feel really, yes I know that sounds fake but it’s true. If I’m feeling a little sad or even happy I write about it and I have a song but my songs are usually based around everyday life, not just about me but other people.


Your releasing your album very soon, what can we expect from it?
I can’t wait! It’s abit of a mixture of music really; it has some pop in there, some RnB and also some retro. I didn’t fancy just going for one style of music , I thought my fans would soon get bored so having a variety can relate to a wider range of fans. A lot of my songs are happy and fun but I do have some emotional ones in there about teenage heartbreak so it’s a good little combination.

What’s the best part of being a pop singer?
Well all of it really. It’s what I’ve always dreamed of so I have no regrets about this but don’t get me wrong there is still time to think god what the hell have I done! If I had to chose one thing that I have loved the most it would have to be being able to express how I work and who I am through music.

There has been rumours about 50cent wanting to use you in one of his music video’s is this true?
Oh god you heard that to did you? Well my agent has not asked me about this so I guess it’s not true. Dammmm!

Would you though if it was true?
Hmmm a lot of his videos are quite seductive aren’t they so me going outside my comfort zone wouldn’t really work but if he really wanted me to take part then yea but It would have to be a sophisticated role, I’m no shake your booty girl.

Onto a totally different subject but what’s it like working with ‘The Dream label’?
I couldn’t have asked for a better company to be honest, their all so lovely and really friendly. Were like on big family! It’s just amazing to be working with the biggest guys in town. I have met some amazing people from Beyoncé to the Pussy Cat Dolls but I will never forget where I came from and who was beside me through it all, my mum she’s a beauty and a big part of my life. Haa there you go mum I mentioned you like you told me to!


You just mentioned meeting Beyoncé, what’s she like?
She’s such a nice lady and so gorgeous. She has gone so far with her music career and a role model to every girl out there. She has helped me with a lot of my music and told me what works and what doesn’t. I would have to say Beyoncé is an inspiration to me because her style of music is just so fun and the way she works is phenomenal, I mean come on the single ladies video is absolutely amazing and looks so fun to have done.

As ’Music show off’ is not just about music but also fashion, what kind of style do you go for?
Well obviously in my music videos I don’t get to choose what I wear unfortunately because if it was down to me I’d be wearing my favourite little miss piggy pj’s haa. Don’t think that would look too good though do you? But err when I go out shopping I like to wear just casual clothes none of this fancy stuff that some celebs wear. Just my jeans, a nice top and depending on the weather a jacket ohh and I never leave the house without my gorgeous shoe boots I love them my topshop babies. If I’m going for an interview or photo shoot then my stylists dress me which as you can see today is usually a nice dress or skirt just something that would make my fans think ‘wow I want that‘. So I would say my style is casual but looking good. I don’t have a specific label I wear or any fancy names I just think if it looks good who cares where it is from.


What’s your favourite high street shop and why?
TOP SHOP all the way. Most of my wardrobe is top shop I guess I just love the style that they have to offer. I love the old school look they sell and top shop is seriously for everyone. My favourite thing in there at the moment is their heels there so amazing and I just fall in love with them straight away! When I enter topshop im actually like a kid in a sweet shop. You can probably see now that I’m not like other celbs that shop at Louis viton etc.. I wish to have my own clothes line someday, the label would read Fantasy ohh god I can see it all now! I think that’s the next chapter in my life.


Moving on, have you and ‘The Dream’ talked about your tour yet?
Ahh now that’s a secret but I can tell you a little bit but not a lot or I will be in big trouble with the boss but yes we’ve had meeting about me going on tour but because I’ve only been around for a short while it’s not for definite yet. We haven’t set a date or locations but you’ll soon know. Stop getting me into trouble ‘Music Show Off.’ I’ve done gigs like T4 on the beach, which was so much fun I loved it! Errm I’ve also sung on Alan Carr chatty man, which was good fun as he is hilarious! But yea I’m doing a few gigs here and there, I’m actually going to Glastonbury next year with my new album and im so excited to do this, Then im just performing on TV shows really but nothing revealed about my tour just yet.


Finally, when is your album released then?
Well it shall be hitting the shops on the 25th January but out to download next week which im pretty excited about! Those of you who don’t know, my album is called Just Me and it’s got 15 tracks on it full of different styles so look out for it and buy it you will honestly never regret it, it’s amazing! Thank you.


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