A lot of 'Time' was actually about a friend's relationship and me seeing what she went through and how she felt. — Ella Mai Friend 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 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
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
I definitely believe that there are songs that, as artists, we don't know the full potential. — Ella Mai Art Copy Share Image
A lot of my music is about love. And that, of course, is super relatable. — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
My mom used to play a lot of music around the house, and I think that's where I get my inspiration from. — Ella Mai 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 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
To find out my song made the top 10 was honestly a dream come true. I think it's something that I've dreamed… — Ella Mai Dream 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 Copy Share Image
I feel like everyone has been in a bitter situation, regardless whether it's cheating or just not being over someone who is… — 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… — Ella Mai Expectations 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 Copy Share Image
Mustard believes in me so much. It's good to have a mentor that's been through it. Even though he's a producer, he's… — Ella Mai Art 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 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
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 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 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
It's deeper than the music when it comes to me and Mustard. He's like a big brother, and I'm so thankful to… — Ella Mai Collaborative effort Copy Share Image
A lot of the times, if relationships go badly, you concentrate on the negative. But in those situations, there is always a… — 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
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
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 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
It's okay to wake up and look however you look. You are beautiful regardless. — Ella Mai Beautiful Copy Share Image
I was a huge Lauryn Hill fan; that was all my mom would listen to in the car. — Ella Mai Copy Share Image
I always say that when you have friends that are girls, you tell each other everything. — Ella Mai 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 Copy Share Image
