Ms. LiLi

From singing in her mums heels in front of her imaginary audience to performing at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre Ms. LiLi has already come a long way. Describing her sound as mainly RnB Ms. LiLi still loves to experiment and do things out of her comfort zone. Also a talented songwriter Ms. LiLi can do it all and there is even plans to play instruments and produce in the future so that she can have those all important 'slashes' after her name Ms LiLi singer/songwriter/producer.

How did you get your start?
I started singing in my school choir at 14. Then at 16 I was heard singing outside the house of a friend whose mom is the CEO of a charity called E.Y.E.S, she heard me, ran outside and asked me to start attending the music workshops. Once I did that I started doing loads of performances and from there the passion just grew.
Who are your musical influences?

Without a shadow of a doubt Beyonce! Anyone who knows me would be able to tell you that. Her work ethic is amazing. I don’t think there is any female artist who has worked as hard or achieved as much as she has at the age she is.
What inspires your songs?
Majority of the time it’s my life; what I’m going through, what I’ve been through and my thoughts.
Can you remember the 1st song you wrote?
Hahaha! OMG, Wow... this is soo embarrassing... I was about 11... It was called ‘Tell Me Your Secrets’ it was super cheesy! But it was about males lying in relationships and for that reason they couldn’t tell me what to do. Although at the age of 11 I really don’t think I knew anything substantial about relationships!
How hard is it to write a song, how long is the process and how do you come up with the melody?

It depends on what the song is about, and what it’s for, but songs have taken me from 5 minutes to months to complete. Melodies normally come to my head as the words do, so I just go with the flow and see where it takes me.
What song do you hear and think ‘OMG I wish I wrote that!’ and why?

Big White Room by Jessie J, everything about that song is amazing!
With people being hailed as YouTube stars and the rise of independent artists do you still feel it’s important for you as an artist to be signed to a major or do you feel you can be equally as successful as an independent/underground artist?

Being signed to a major record label obviously helps give you the massive push you need in the right direction but those who are unsigned can make it to. With great work ethic anything is achievable

Do you have management, How important do you think it is for a new artist to have a manager do you think it gives you an advantage or do you feel you can do it all by yourself?

No not at the moment at the stage I’m at a manager isn’t necessary it would be nice to have a manager but I’m still getting my name out there, so I think I need to build a bigger fan base and get a feel for my ‘signature sound’ before big plans get the better of me
As a singer why do you feel it’s important to write your own songs?

Definitely because no one will relate to it more than you, it’s your thoughts, your words, your emotions; it’s your life and 100% true to you.
Who have you worked with so far?

So far an artist called K.J. I also have a song coming out soon with Dapz On The Map and there’s a song in the making with and MC called V!TAL
What’s next for you?

Videos, hopefully my own website to showcase my videos, my 1st E.P, performances and a whole lot of work, as that’s the only way to make it to the top!

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