I played soccer for nine years, so I took that route instead of singing. I played on the outside team as well as in school, so I was always playing soccer. It wasn't until I moved back to London that… — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
It was such a culture shock for me, being plucked from this diverse neighborhood in London into Jamaica Queens. I'm in this new environment, and I had an English accent. — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
There's a lot of young females doing R&B in England who are extremely talented and deserve more light on their stories. — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
A lot of my music is about love. And that, of course, is super relatable. — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
There's loads of eyes and expectations. People are almost waiting for you to make a mistake so they can say, 'Oh, she's a one-hit… — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
From the end of 2015 to the start of 2016, I was always at the studio with Mustard, just figuring out a sound. — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
When I went into high school, I don't know why - because I've been performing since I was little - but I think it… — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
L.A. is so slow. Everyone is so chill, and the weather, of course, makes everything better, but it's just a different vibe. — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
A lot of people say 'Boo'd Up' reminds them of '90s R&B. It has that feeling, which is why I think people take to… — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
I was 12 years old when I first moved to New York, and at that age, you're trying to find yourself. It was hard… — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
I wanted to show people that I don't just make love songs that are about purely being in love. — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
I always felt like I could go to my mom and speak to her about anything. We have a great relationship. — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
