By: Sindy
Don't be fooled by the name; there's nothing overly sweet about this UK threesome. Sindy sits down with the ladies of the Sugababes to chat about their new album and making a name for themselves on this side of the pond.
Sindy: Congratulations on the new album, Three! How is it different than your previous albums?
Keisha: Um, I think that every single album that we've ever released has been different - every single new things to write about. Also, working with different producers around us who bring in their own individual style.
Sindy: What sets the Sugababes apart from other girl groups?
Heidi: I don't think there's anything really obvious that sets us apart from contrived
Mutya: I think we just focus
Keisha: Yeah, but we know that there's no other band that sounds like the Sugababes.
Sindy: What's your favorite part about being in the Sugababes?
Mutya: I think the best part of being in the Sugababes is actually getting to perform and write our own stuff. I think just being ourselves as well, cuz there's no one who's ever told us how to be - you know, a lot of groups in the UK have been controlled - and we're actually allowed, for some strange reason, to do and say what we want, which is really nice.
Sindy: Who were your musical influences growing up?
Keisha: I loved Brandy, Jodeci, R. Kelly, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey
Heidi: I listen to all types of different music - I think it depends what mood you're in. I love Motown and jazz. When I was younger, I loved Alicia Keys and Coldplay
Mutya: I'm just into R&B, hip hop, and a lot of the UK garage, and you know, that's it really. I'm a very random person. Just anyone I feel that can sing well - I'm really into my vocals, so I'm a really big fan of, like, Monica as well.
Sindy: Are you concerned about being good role models for your younger fans?
Heidi: I think it's a big thing for people to say that you're a role model to younger fans, because obviously, we're still growing up and we're going to make mistakes. So I'd rather not be - I'm a good girl, but I'd rather not be a role model because I'm bound to make mistakes, and I'd rather not have someone copy it. That's a rather big pressure, I think.
Sindy: Do you find it hard dealing with fame at such a young age?
Keisha: No, not really. We started out playing in pubs when we were 15 - me and Mutya - and when you're under the age of 16 (in the UK), you can only work 72 days a year, anyway. That's why it was so easy for us, because we weren't really good balance from the beginning.
Sindy: Where is your favorite place to play?
Heidi: I always enjoy - most of all - playing for your home crowd. We just finished our European tour, but my favorite gig was going back to Liverpool, and seeing the home crowd.
Sindy: What would you be doing if you weren't in the group?
Mutya: I think we'd all be singing and trying to get in a group - it what we've all always wanted to do, really.
Sindy: What advice would you give to girls who want to follow in your footsteps?
Keisha: Basically, I think, whoever wants to get into the surround yourself with good people.
Sindy: Cool. Do you expect American audiences to love you as much as British do?
Heidi: I think we hope that they will, but we're not under any America easily, or even if we try really hard. We've been given the opportunity, and we're going to give it a go.
Sindy: Cool. Thanks for coming to Kidzworld!
Keisha: Thanks from all of us for ing us, and we hope that you'll enjoy everything that we've got to offer in the future
Heidi: Thank you.
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