My dad was a soul fan and a singer himself, and he loved vocal harmony, stuff like the Beach Boys and Motown like the Four Tops, which was a big infl…

- Katy B

I used to play the piano when I was younger, and I loved Alicia Keys. I wanted to be Alicia Keys; she was such an idol to me.

- Katy B

I love clubbing - the abandon of it, the release of dancing, and being with my friends and the people I love. For me, it's never been about going out…

- Katy B

Dubstep has been big in the UK for years. I'm fine with hearing a dubstep drop in any song.

- Katy B

I'm a big fan of Beyonce and Rihanna. I've listened to Beyonce all my life, and she's a big influence on me.

- Katy B

Whenever I'm making something, the challenge is always to create something that's interesting for me to listen to.

- Katy B

The first time I went out under the spotlight, I was proper freaked out.

- Katy B

The days of an open mic night when I'd rock up in an old jumper are over.

- Katy B

I went to the Brit School for the performing arts in Croydon at 14, picking music as my main subject, and I'm so glad I did. I knew lots of people wh…

- Katy B