Quotes from Shura

I'm massively inspired by Janet Jackson, and I adore Whitney Houston and Madonna.

I love PJ Harvey, Patti Smith, Pixies, Portishead, and Massive Attack: a lot of what I would describe as alternative and indie music.

I found my own voice slowly. I don't do big tricks like Mariah Carey, so I've found this weird way of singing that works for me.

Being part of a crowd and not standing out is way more frightening than being the person that stands out.

I'm not one of those artists that can go away for six months and tour America and have 20 producers back in London or L.A. doing everything for me and I just come home and sing on it. It would be really useful, in terms of speed, to work like that. I just wouldn't find it creatively satisfying. I have to have my hand on the remote control.

It is important that you're out, and it is important that you're visible.