While on home turf in Hackney today omg! witnessed the singer share her experiences in the music industry and also opened up about why we've not heard (or seen) much of her of late.
She said: "It's hard writing an album, it takes a while, you can't rush it out — so you're away for a bit. My album will be out at the end of the summer.
"I've had to be strong and courageous in what you want. Simon Cowell knew I was an artist not just a singer who'd sing any song.
"And now I have full creative control from the promotion, photo shoots and the video — it's taken a while to get but I've got it now."
Probably this is the reason why we wait this long....fighting behind the scenes .....Well done Leona
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Leona also opened up about cracking America and meeting her idols.
"Alicia Keys is the most exciting person I've met, hers was the first concert I ever went to and it was amazing. When I met Beyonce I couldn't believe she knew who I was.
"I knew I'd made it in the US when I was in the car on my way to an interview and my song was on the radio and the driver was singing along to it but he didn't know it was me."
Makes no sense now what Clive David said a while back, though.
Nonetheless, I can't wait for this album. I know she's going to deliver.
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"I knew I'd made it in the US when I was in the car on my way to an interview and my song was on the radio and the driver was singing along to it but he didn't know it was me."
"I knew I'd made it in the US when I was in the car on my way to an interview and my song was on the radio and the driver was singing along to it but he didn't know it was me."