We haven't seen much of Jamelia lately, she blasted on to the R&B scene last year with 'Money' and 'Call Me' before an unexpected but welcome pregnancy. She now has a beautiful six month old daughter and told us what we can expect from her in the near future when she filled in our questionnaire.

Name:
Jamelia

Occupation:
Singer

Interests, hobbies & specialist skills:
My first love is music, my hobbies include singing, listening to and writing music. My specialist skills include being a fantastic mother! I learned from the best!!

Life & Times
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Birmingham - Handsworth, Hockley & Smethwick (a.k.a GHETTO!)

What was it like?
Great, fantastic, I wouldn't have changed a thing!

What did you want to be when you were a kid?
A forensic scientist until I found out I would have to deal with dead bodies - so I changed my mind to being a child psychologist

What do you think is your greatest achievement?
Creating and maintaining my six month old daughter! Making a difference to the youth of today.

What's your aim for this year?
To be the best that I can be in every aspect of my career and life.

Tell us something interesting about Birmingham...
Me and my beautiful family are residents (;

Music
How did you get started in music?
My cousin took one of my Karaoke machine tapes (that I recorded) to an A&R representative at Parlophone records and the rest is history!

Tell us about what you're up to right now...
Recording my second album - Frank Sinatra style (MY WAY!!)

What's in your stereo at the moment?
Alicia Keys - 'Songs in A Minor'

What has inspired you musically?
Other artists from various genres of music, films with interesting storylines, and things I see & hear from day to day.

Who would you most like to work with?
JAGGED EDGE

What's your favourite venue in Birmingham?
Star City

Which song makes you high?
Jagged Edge - 'Cut Something'

Which song makes you cry?
Aaliyah - 'One In A Million'

The Inner You
How would your best friend describe you?
CRAZY

A fruit or vegetable that best resembles your character is...
Watermelon

A cartoon character that best resembles your character is...
Animaniacs

A song that best resembles your character is...
Destiny's Child - 'Sexy Daddy'

A place that best resembles your character is...
Drayton Manor Park

A smell that best resembles your character is...
Baby Powder

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