I didn't grow up in a wealthy family at all. Being at home all day and watching movies, that was a luxury. Fleur East dayfamilygrow Change image and share on social
I got to the point where I'd featured on songs; I'd done backing singing for major artists. I'd done all these shows, but it was always for other people. Fleur East artistbackfeature Change image and share on social
I've waited so long to get to this point, and I'm so happy to be making my first album. I want to be a performer and an entertainer. Fleur East albumentertainerhappy Change image and share on social
I feel like I'm quite versatile. I want to do lots of different styles. Fleur East feellotstyle Change image and share on social
I've been hyper-conscious about staying away from rubbish. I don't eat white bread, white rice or cereal unless it's porridge. Fleur East breadcerealconscious Change image and share on social
I do body conditioning, spinning and yoga. On the treadmill, I'll do intervals of running flat and then on incline. I'll do that for an hour. Fleur East bodyconditionflat Change image and share on social
I remember, one day, I just printed out about a hundred CVs, and I was running around London. I was going to modeling agencies, temping agencies, anything. I was so desperate. Fleur East agencydaydesperate Change image and share on social
Just before I auditioned for 'The X Factor,' there was nothing in my diary at all. I had no shows; nothing was happening. It was make-or-break time for me, and I had to consider doing another career altogether. Fleur East altogetherauditionbreak share on social
My mum is from Ghana, and she used to play highlife music in the house, and my dad used to listen to music. Fleur East dadghanahighlife Change image and share on social
Even before I auditioned for 'X Factor' the second time, I was doing a lot of dance music. Fleur East auditiondancefactor Change image and share on social