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Hello Eskay, what can I say! That was a jaw-dropping performance, how do you feel right now?

I can still feel the adrenaline I get when I ’m about to go up on stage, the feeling is incredible; I want it to last forever!

Is this your first time performing at Stratford Circus?

No it’s not actually. I’ve performed here quite a few times in the past couple of years. My first time was when I was 14 I performed one of my first songs, it was called ‘Mystery’. It was about not knowing what was going to happen to me next or if tomorrow is going to come so that’s what inspired my song. I then did a two year project with Urban Development. I was in a girl group called KEN; we performed songs called ‘Wont Stop’ and ‘Right Here’; both songs written by the group. I think this experience really helped me develop as an artist and it was also at Urban Development that I got scouted by Producer Darren Martyn who produced hit singles like ‘Crush’ sung by famous U.K artist ‘Fugative’ who is now writing music for artists in America, so that really inspires me to work hard and to be grateful to those who helped me reach where I am today.

Did this gig differ to the one you had in Edinburgh in September?

Mmm, Edinburgh was much more exciting because it was fresh and new, I knew I had to be outstanding since it was my first time performing there. I was really surprised to see mean I love to make a good impression, especially when it’s a new fan base I’m trying to reach out to

Everyone thinks you’re wonderful, but we somehow get the impression your days are long. Want to talk us through it?

LOL okay, I’ll be glad to...

I wake up at 5 for my daily 20minute jog. It’s important to keep fit. I then return to my house at about 05:30am to have my nutritious packed breakfast. Breakfast hasn’t always been important to me, but as I got older & started the music business I realised the impact it would have on me if I did forget to have breakfast at around 7 I made my way to my dance rehearsal, only to find that my dancers went to another hall so I had to wait an extra 30mins for their arrival. Instead of sitting around and waiting I decided to practice on my own like my mum used to say practice makes perfect. Finally at 8 my dancers arrived, and we had to get started as soon as possible. Rehearsals finished at 10:30am, was I knackered or what! I went back home and got a couple of hours of sleep, my vocal trainer then came to my house to get me warmed up for the show. I arrived at Stratford Circus, just in time for the final dress rehearsal got my hair and make up done as my stylist was making her way over. As soon as my stylist (Emma) arrived she got me dressed and ready. It was 7:30 and my DJ went AWOL. LUCKILY! DJ Wonder who’s part of the Urban Development team was at the event, so Darren managed to get him to help out with the mixes.

WOW! You sound super busy, how do you manage to juggle your social life & family?

Ah, I think those are two of the hardest things I’ve had to give up ever since I got signed, but I still make sure I pay my friends a visit once in a while, but I know they know they’re on my mind. My mum is always around asking me how I’m doing she’s even here today, our relationship remains the same. She loves me and I love her. Nothing can ruin that; not even money & fame.

That’s lovely to hear! Who knew Eskay had a soft side. So tell us, we’re dying to know, who’s the mystery man we’ve heard about in the papers?

LOL, I guess he isn’t such a mystery after all is he. Well we used to writer songs together before, but I never thought we’d get together. That’s all for now, but you’ll meet him one day, I’ll even give MUSE an exclusive interview.

Well thank you Eskay, that’s so nice of you. We'd love to hear more from you in the future.