For me personally, I've always tried to exude positivity and I feel that it's important for all types of experiences of black men to be seen. — MNEK Copy Share Image
I think the stereotypes many black men are put under, even in the entertainment world, can sometimes have a dark or negative undertone. — MNEK Copy Share Image
When I wrote 'Paradise,' it was going to be an interlude - like a segue from the song before. Then I just added more… — MNEK Copy Share Image
I almost get quite scared talking about it. It's happened, obviously. I did meet Madonna and I did work with her. — MNEK Copy Share Image
The way Beyonce works, the song is a jigsaw piece and then she will piece various elements. — MNEK Copy Share Image
If I'm writing a song for Karen Harding, I know I can't impose what I want to say onto her. I literally have to… — MNEK Copy Share Image
There's an underlying sense with 'Tongue' that... it's really... it's real. I mean that in the sense that now I'm not afraid to touch… — MNEK Copy Share Image
I'm very thankful that I'm in a position where I'll never be without a session. I'll always have someone who will want to get… — MNEK Copy Share Image
I think 'Girlfriend' in particular is definitely one of the songs that is angled towards early 2000s, late '90s, R&B pop and those kinds… — MNEK Copy Share Image
Having the opportunity to work with someone like Beyonce is definitely going to hopefully open a few doors. — MNEK Copy Share Image
We have a lot of black British men who are killing it: John Boyega, Stormzy, Anthony Joshua, Tinie Tempah, and Idris Elba, of course.… — MNEK Copy Share Image
I don't feel pressure, I think there's fun to have. And I want to show that being gay and of color doesn't have to… — MNEK Copy Share Image
I was someone who knew what they wanted to do for so long. I was always fascinated by music, always a student of pop. — MNEK Copy Share Image
I think there's so many amazing LGBTQ artists, ranging from commercial to underground, that are influencing people at large. — MNEK Copy Share Image
