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Kyla talks Drake & "One Dance"
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Did you know exactly when “One Dance” was going to drop?
No, I didn’t. [Drake’s team] contacted us a couple of weeks ago, just setting everything in motion. To be honest, I really did think it was an April Fools [joke]. I was going along with it, but I was thinking, ‘They keep saying they’re gonna bring it out on Friday [April] 1…’ Then Friday came, and they were like, "We still need to tie up some loose ends."
I originally signed the paper deal on the Monday [April 4], and then, I remember saying to Paleface, “Even though we’ve signed that deal, they could still sit on the tune for a while.” And he was like, “Yeah, it might not ever come out.” It’s a horrible feeling. Then, Tuesday [April 5], it went a bit crazy. I hadn’t had time to really think about it, it was just out!
How did it feel when the song the public?
I didn’t know it was going to happen. I got up Tuesday morning, and I looked on Drake’s [Twitter] page, like a little stalker. With everything going on, I just kept checking. Then I went to the passport office. When I come out of the passport office, my phone was just going mental. It was the most humbling, blessed feeling ever.
Do you know how Drake came across “Do You Mind” in the first place?
I did ask this question actually, and Drake's manager said that they'd been hearing it on their radio station [in Toronto], for like two years, and they always said they wanted to do something with it, so they decided to go and do [it]. I was really blessed. When they contacted us—I was 'round a friend's house, drinking tea, and I got an email from a publishing company like, "You really need to get in contact with Sony.” I just remember thinking, ‘I'm round a friend's so I'll deal with it later.’ Then they actually contacted my father-in-law, so I knew it was quite important. My father-in-law was like, "They're saying that a huge international artist is trying to get hold of you." Paleface phoned up, and then we found out that it was Drake, so that's when I was like, "Something's not quite right here. I think someone's trying to play a joke on us." Normally, you have a call and then they'll say they'll call you next week—but [within a couple of days] they were like, "Yeah, we're gonna sign this, let's do it and let's talk numbers." It happened really quickly.
What was the process behind you getting credited as a feature—did you re-record the vocal?
No, the track was actually already done. They originally contacted me for a sample, [but] when they were speaking to me, I was going to ask [if I could be a feature]. But I feel very blessed, because I didn't need to ask. It was very much on the cards at the beginning of the conversation. They were like, "How would Kyla feel to be a feature?" They explained that Drake had a third verse but he really liked my part in it and he didn't really wanna take it out. It was more than a sample. So I grabbed it with both hands and was like, "Yes, please!" [laughs] I would also say, [Drake]'s very happy to [support] up-and-coming artists, and help people out. [Drake’s team] said to me, "Drake would be really happy to help you boost your career. This would be a really good move."
It seems like you might go to number one in the U.K. this week. How would that make you feel?
I would honestly jump around the room. I'm so excited. How massive would that be? Nice to say that I had a number one with Drake. It would be a nice thing to put on my resumé. [laughs]
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FULL INTERVIEW INTERESTING & GREAT READ! 
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Drake is such a good person.