Brand new young singing sensation Laura has caught every young persons attention with her extraordinary talent of singing and song writing. Exclusively from B-Side she talks on her newly found fame, and the journey to it.
So did you ever think you'd make it as a singer?
Not in a million years would I of thought I would be where I am today. If you went back 5 years from now and told me I would be famous, I'd probably just laugh in your face! It has been quite a shock for me, you can probably tell. I only started off as a normal girl with ambitions to become a singer, I was over the moon when I got signed to a record label. I honestly thought, from not being successful in the past, I would completely fail. But as it turns out the result was completely the opposite!
How have you dealt with the fame so far?
I was in shock for the first couple of weeks, it all felt so surreal! Having people scream my name, asking for photos and autographs, it's so crazy. The rest of the time, I suppose, has been different almost everyday. One day I was excited about it, the next I was scared, then feeling home sick and paranoia. Every week has been the same vicious circle! I thought that I'd have to be put on medication or something, that's how paranoid I got! But my family, friends and even writing songs has helped me to eventually pull through. For a while now all I've been is happy, It really has been great.
What about the paparazzi? I bet they've been getting under your skin.
Oh, yes! That's what made me paranoid! I swear they follow me 24/7. It did hurt me a lot when I saw that they were basically harassing my family. I got very emotional over that, that has been the worst experience I've had so far. Sometimes I feel like their messing with my head, but that’s awfully silly. [Laughs]
Is being famous what you expected it to be?
Sort of. The things like the interviews, autographs, performing on shows and paparazzi, but to a certain extent. I knew how they will be around all the time and stuff but not the fact that they could case so much stress and end up quite paranoid.
Your first music video Midnight Rain has just been released. How was it being filmed for the first time?
It was nerve racking to say the least! But as we got more and more into the day I got more comfortable with my surroundings. So it ended up being really fun! I love being dressed up in clothes I wouldn't wear everyday, all that make up they put on and my hair was done I could never do myself in a thousand years! It was a wonderful experience that I definitely will do again!
How do you feel about your fans?
Where do I start? [Laughs]. They've inspired me to write new songs and make new music. At first when I was walking down the street and people would ask for pictures and stuff I’d be like ’me? Really?’. It was crazy and really hard to believe for a long while, I'm quite used to it now.
Are you thinking about doing a tour by any chance?
Well I have thought about it, definitely. But I was first thinking of releasing a few more singles and an album before hand. And also a little break, just to refresh my self you know? Then yeah, maybe a tour.
Quote: ‘Music has been a passion of mine since i can remember'
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