Emeli Sandé, the English-born Scottish recording artist, has the kind of voice a hardened criminal would sneak out his jail cell to listen to. She's is as educated as she is talented. Sandé went to medical school at the University of Glasgow, but didn’t finish her fourth year after her music career took off. She has written songs for Alicia Keys and Rihanna and she is currently the reigning album sales champion in the UK (2012). Check out what Em has going on as her career continues to expand.
Handling all the fame and popularity: I'm enjoying it; I’m having fun being able to tour around Europe. Everything is different; I’m missing not having time fore writing, but otherwise from that I’m just happy the hard work keeps creating opportunities.
Touring and building fan base: Live music is such a big part of what I do, when people listen to the CD that’s great, but I think you can really have a completely different connection if it’s coming to you live. I really enjoy building my fan base up like that. I feel like some fans will be with you longer because of that special connection.
View on where soul music is today: It’s having a real revival. A lot of artists, people like Amy Winehouse and Adele, especially in the UK, soul music has really inspired the generation that’s bringing it back to the mainstream. I’m quite excited about where it’s gonna go next, I think at the moment it’s getting very lyrical, which I think is a fantastic thing. People like Miguel and Frank Ocean are really paying such attention to the lyric and that’s a great thing for soul music and R&B as a whole.
Collaborating with Kendrick Lamar on the remix of “Next to me”: I’m a huge fan of Kendrick, I just think he’s so different from anything that’s out, so truthful; an incredible artist. I was excited for him as an artist; so to have the opportunity to work with him on “Next to Me” was perfect.
Other artists on the radar: I would love to work with Frank Ocean; I think he’s brilliant and very exciting as an artist.
Working on “Here It Comes” from the Trance Soundtrack: Writing for films is something I definitely always wanted to do. I worked with Danny Boyle at the Olympics and he asked me to come and work with him and Rick (Smith) again for the movie. I went and saw the film, and Rick sent me the music over; I was just very excited to be involved in a film project. Working with Danny and Rick again was a no brainer.
Listen to "Here It Comes" here
Upcoming sophomore LP: I’ve been doing some writing on the road, but I don’t know if it’s for the second album. I think I need some real thinking time to really start putting together the sound and what I want to do. I really want to capture some raw elements, but concept-wise nothing is currently planned or thought about.
Thriving music career and a new husband…plans for babies: No plans for children at the moment, that’s definitely something very far away.
Being on the road away from Hubby: We try and see each other as much as possible and spend as much time together as we can.
Style Motivation: I get bored quite quickly so I like changing things up and feeling very indivisible. I usually get inspired by people on the street, I don’t really pay much attention to fashion, it’s more about how I feel and the image I want to portray on stage. I want to feel very strong and expressive. London is a great place to develop your style and kind of experiment with it
Three wishes:
1. I would wish for my family to be safe, healthy and happy.
2. I would wish the music industry celebrated and put people that deserve to be on a platform there. There are so many talented people with so much to say, but all the doors are closed to them for some reason, so I wish the music industry was more reflective of the talent that’s out there.
3. That I continue making music and enjoy and be happy with it.
Em and I closed with a laugh because of her modest wishes, when most people would wish for money or so forth. Keep an ear out for this super talented woman.
It’s no secret that Emeli Sandé is one of the most successful British artists in recent years. With an impressive career spanning multiple genres, she has won numerous awards and accolades for her work since her breakthrough hit single “Heaven.” Now, with a new album on the horizon, Emeli Sandé talks fame, building fan base, working with Kendrick Lamar, and more.
In this exclusive interview with Emeli Sande, we get to know the artist behind some of today’s biggest hits – from the highs of widespread success to how she’s kept grounded throughout it all. We also look ahead to what lies next for Sandé – her upcoming projects and collaborations as well as her thoughts on creating music that resonates with listeners around the world.
So if you’ve ever wondered who exactly is Emeli Sande and why she continues to stand out among other top artists in today’s industry – then read on! This article will give insight into not only her story but also what sets her apart from everyone else.
Career Highlights
Emeli Sandé has become a household name in the music industry. In 2012, she released her debut album Our Version of Events and it became one of Britain’s best-selling albums that year. She was also nominated for four Brit Awards that same year and went on to win two awards for British Female Solo Artist and MasterCard British Album of the Year. Since then, she has gone from strength to strength as an artist, performing at major festivals such as Coachella in 2019 and collaborating with some of the biggest names in rap including Kendrick Lamar.
Building up a fan base is something Emeli takes seriously; she engages regularly with fans on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram where she promotes her latest releases. While this helps promote her music, even more important are the shows she plays around the world – getting people singing along to old classics and new tracks alike. As well as creating memorable live experiences, playing these gigs gives her a chance to connect directly with her audience – something which can be difficult when you’re selling out arenas or stadiums.
Her work with Kendrick Lamar resulted in his verse being added to ‘Next To Me’ off her second studio album Long Live The Angels – a track which resonated deeply with both artists’ fanbase. And while there’s still no word yet on what will come next from Emeli musically, if history is anything to go by we’re sure it’ll be amazing!
Creative Process And Plans For The Future
Emeli Sandé approaches her music with a creative and collaborative spirit. She is open to hearing ideas from producers, songwriters, or other artists – always looking for ways to elevate her sound. Her writing process revolves around finding the right balance between telling stories that are personal yet still have universal appeal.
When it comes to what’s next in her musical career, Emeli has said she wants to focus on creating more meaningful experiences for fans – whether that be through live shows or connecting directly with them via social media platforms like Instagram Live sessions. She also plans to continue collaborating with other musicians; something which she believes helps keep things fresh and exciting as an artist.
Whatever path Emeli chooses going forward, one thing is certain: we can expect great things from this talented singer-songwriter!
Conclusion
I wrapped up my conversation with Emeli Sandã© reflecting on her decade-long career in the music industry. In that time, she has gone through several creative evolutions and worked with some of the biggest names in music. She made it clear that fame was not something she actively sought out, but rather a byproduct of her hard work and dedication to creating meaningful art.
As for what’s next, I could tell from our conversation that Emeli is focused on continuing to build her fan base around the world and also experimenting with new sounds and genres. As an artist who loves collaboration, working with Kendrick Lamar left a lasting impression and will likely influence her future projects. Above all else though, Emeli wants to make sure every release reflects her growth as an artist and connects with listeners emotionally.
In just over 10 years, Emeli Sandãé has become one of the most influential voices in modern pop music. With each passing year comes greater success — both personally and professionally — so we can only expect more amazing things from this talented songstress in 2020 and beyond!
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