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lunes, 25 de junio de 2012

Heidi Range: 'Sugababes are writing in the studio'

Heidi Range has confirmed that the current Sugababes are writing new songs in the studio.

Speaking to Digital Spy before her Race for Life run in Aintree yesterday (June 24), the longest-serving member of the group said that the current lineup had no plans to release any material in 2012.


Heidi Range at the Race for Life
The Sugababes at The F1 Party
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"We're all writing in the studio anyway," she said. "It's kind of ongoing. But there's no plans to bring anything out this year."

Range's current bandmates are Amelle Berrabah and 2009 Eurovision Song Contest singer Jade Ewen. Their last album was 2010's Sweet 7.

Asked if she worried about whether her songs would be used for her own solo work, given to the band or used elsewhere, Range added: "We've all always written, I've always done that going into bands when I was 18.

"We've written songs that other people have used and vice versa. You don't worry about that, if the song's not right for you and it's right for someone else, that's a bonus."




Of the original Sugababes lineup of Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhán Donaghy who have recently reunited, Range said: "I haven't really given it much thought. I know that they are back together - I've known that since last year."

Quizzed on her former band Atomic Kitten's plans for a comeback, she added: "I don't know if I'd go to one of the shows, but I think it's great if they've had a break and want to get back together. I hope it goes well.

"I was 15 when I was in the group with Kerry [Katona] and Liz [McClarnon]. I did bump into Kerry a few times when I was doing Dancing on Ice and said hello, but I don't really know them well,

Asked if she wanted to do any more reality TV after her stint on Dancing on Ice, Range said: "I'd love to do Strictly! I think I might be a bit better if I'd gone on Strictly than I was on Dancing on Ice.


Heidi Range and Andrei Lipanov.



"It's quite scary. I loved it, and I did get a bit better on the tour 'cos it was less pressure. Learning a new routine every week, and learning new tricks and getting new costumes. I love all that.
"I don't know if you can do them that close together, but it's definitely something that I'm interested in doing at the future."

Of whether she would judge a show like The Voice UK if asked, she added: "I'd definitely be interested. My first passion is music and the main point of music for me is about the voice.

"The main thing about Sugababes has always been about three singers, it's never been about who looks like what. My first love is singing."

To sponsor Range at the Race for Life, text her personal code HEID83 and an amount to 70070. There is no cost for the message and 100% of the money donated goes to the charity.

JustTextGiving by Vodafone is the official donation partner of Race for Life. To start fundraising with a free personalised text code, visit Vodafone.

viernes, 22 de junio de 2012

Amelle talks debut album, Sugababes, Little Mix, Stooshe & Parade



Her debut single is coming in September!


I:Last night at Tinchy Stryder’s headphone launch MP! caught up with Amelle Berrabah. Just minutes before she took to the stage with the Stryderman we quizzed her about what’s going on with the Sugababes, her solo plans, her views on the original Sugababes reforming and her thoughts on the new girlbands of today!
Hi Amelle! What brings you here this evening?
A:To support my man Tinchy, I’m so proud of him to have his set of headphones! It’s such a massive achievement; obviously everyone knows about the Dr. Dre ones so to have a headphone brand representing a big UK artist is great.

I:You had a massive hit single with Tinchy; what’s he like as a collaborator?A:He’s a very talented person. He’s a genius in music and I love working with him. I’ve done a track for his new album. When you click with someone it makes everything so much easier. He gets me and he gets my personality, I get him and we’ve always kept in contact, we message and stuff.
I:What’s going on with you and the girls?
A:All good, we’re not releasing anything until the end of next year. We haven’t got anything set in stone just at the moment. But I’ve been in the studio literally every single day for my solo album – tonight’s so much fun because I haven’t seen anyone in ages! I’ve nearly finished and my first release should be in the first week of September so I’m quite nervous but I’m really excited. I’ve literally put everything I have into it. I’ve taken my time with it; I said to the record label “you need to let me take my time to do my thing!”

I:What are Heidi and Jade up to?A:They’re taking a bit of time off. I think Jade is gonna start doing her solo album quite soon and Heidi’s doing a bit of presenting and things like that, so yeah, we’re all very happy!
I:Are you looking forward to hearing what the original Sugababes are going to come out with?
A:Do you know what, yeah I am! I’ve got no bad blood; I’m not someone who’s like that. No, I think they’re all very talented. It’s interesting ‘cos I haven’t heard anything from Siobhan in so long – I’m quite intrigued because she’s so talented, her songwriting ability is amazing and she’s done a lot of songwriting for other artists. I’ve been following her silently for a while. Mutya’s obviously got one of the best voices I’ve ever heard. And Keisha, a very talented person who’s also got a great voice. I’m intrigued, I’m intrigued…in a good way!

I:Can we ask you about some of the newer girlbands on the scene? What do you think of Little Mix?
A:I love ‘em. I absolutely love those girls. Even during X Factor, I was like “they need to win”. They are stars, each and every one of those girls, and to top it off as well they’re nice people. When you meet people in this industry sometimes the vibe they give off…hmm(!), but Little Mix are beautiful girls, really down to earth and good people.

I:And what about Stooshe girls?
A:Stooshe, they’re the three girls, yeah?

I:Yes.
A:I nearly swore there, I absolutely love them! Love them.

I:They swore in their first single so you’re allowed to swear if you like. !
A:Okay, I f***ing love them. They remind me of a modern day Supremes but with a twist. I love their new single. I think they’re very different, they’re fresh and they’ve got the most amazing voices. Apart from Little Mix and the new [old] Sugababes coming up, there’s not many bands who sing, you know? These girls are the competition. Each of those three are as talented as each other and their voices are insane.

I:Another girl band you may remember from last year, Parade, are also on the comeback trail.
A:[Excited] Oh are they?

I:Yes, they’ve been working with MNEK, Ed Drewett and Tim Powell from Xenomania.
A:Nice! The one I always remember is the one with the short hair, she’s absolutely beautiful and has a lot of star quality about her… Sian! I really like them but I haven’t heard much from them so I’m quite looking forward to hearing what they’ve got!

I:Thank you, Amelle

Heidi Range running for Cancer Charity