I wanted to show people that I don't just make love songs that are about purely being in love. — Ella Mai Being Copy Share Image
With social media especially, there's a lot of image issues that everyone faces because there's so much pressure on us. — Ella Mai Image Copy Share Image
Mustard saw my Instagram probably, like, August of 2015. He just reached out to me by DM on Instagram. — Ella Mai August 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 Always Copy Share Image
I think it's harder for R&B to break in England because the radio and labels don't really know what to do with… — Ella Mai England Copy Share Image
I think R&B is way bigger in America. It's not really that mainstream in the U.K. — Ella Mai America Copy Share Image
Sometimes we misinterpret, sometimes we misunderstand, sometimes we make mistakes. — Ella Mai Failure 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… — Ella Mai Expectations Copy Share Image
As much as a lot of my music is very R&B, there's a bounce to it that obviously makes it easier to… — Ella Mai Bounce Copy Share Image
There's a place for R&B in the U.K. industry - a huge market. I hope that 'Boo'd Up' can be a testament… — Ella Mai Done 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… — Ella Mai Being Copy Share Image
As much as heartbreak music might be therapeutic, we all want love and long for that feeling. So if a song can… — Ella Mai Amazing 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… — Ella Mai I think Copy Share Image
I could never have imagined that, so early in my career, that I'd be ticking off boxes that I've dreamed about since… — Ella Mai Boxes 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… — Ella Mai Accent Copy Share Image
I like to leave things open to interpretation. But I also like to make a point. There's two meanings behind each EP… — Ella Mai Bad Copy Share Image
I played soccer for nine years, so I took that route instead of singing. I played on the outside team as well… — Ella Mai London Copy Share Image
The first time I found out that 'Boo'd Up' went platinum, I was handed the plaque. They really surprised me. I thought… — Ella Mai Believe 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… — Ella Mai Age Copy Share Image
'Naked' embodies what everyone, at the end of the day, really wants and how they should feel. — Ella Mai Day Copy Share Image
People make careers off of Instagram. So in that sense, it's really good, and you can put yourself out there and be… — Ella Mai Careers Copy Share Image
When you're in love, your heart and your mind are in sync, and everything just feels right. It's a special feeling. — Ella Mai Everything 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 Better Copy Share Image
I was a huge Lauryn Hill fan; that was all my mom would listen to in the car. — Ella Mai Car 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 England 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 Go Copy Share Image
A lot of my music is about love. And that, of course, is super relatable. — Ella Mai About Copy Share Image
I think originality is something that's important and catches people's eye. — Ella Mai Creativity Copy Share Image
I've always been singing. Ever since I can remember, I've been singing. — Ella Mai Always Copy Share Image
I always say that when you have friends that are girls, you tell each other everything. — Ella Mai Always Copy Share Image
It's okay to wake up and look however you look. You are beautiful regardless. — Ella Mai Beautiful Copy Share Image
