I’m learning for the first time ever to TAKE MY TIME and that new approach is SO exciting. I am making that music right now and you are in my heart every day I do it. To be able to make music and share it with you is the greatest honour of my life. Not having live shows to go to these past few years has reminded me how incredibly lucky I am to do what I do. Music is my healer and guide, my redemption and passion. I love old Judy Garland records and earlier this year discovered every RuPaul song that ever existed, which has completely changed my life for the better. In these times of extremes, I’ve found myself listening to Aretha’s rendition of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ for comfort and then to Chloe’s ‘Have Mercy’, for pure joy. Through everything, music is and always will be my safe space, my first love. I love to be genre-less and I love to make whatever it is I want to make that day. But I also want to thank you for allowing me to be truly creative. And as I’m starting to prepare for my musical child to be released into the world, I want to first of all thank my day ones and I want you to know how much I value your love. I’ve loved it and it is my aim to make sure you hear that love and honesty in the music. Exploring different genres and pushing myself in any way possible.

I have written 100’s of songs and taken my creativity to new levels. I’ve been through such a creative shift over the last few years. But this music is especially emotional for me and letting it go is going to be harder than ever, but I am excited to do so. I’ve been having wonderful emotional journeys which is very normal for this part of the process. The last few months have been busy to say the least. I hope this letter finds you well darlings. I can’t tell you how happy it has made me seeing all the trees starting to blossom a little, and to see a few more blue skies and longer nights after which has felt like a very long winter. Just know that I am working through the Summer to bring the music to you, and let me tell you, I HAVE BOPS up my sleeve. Love you all and I am eternally grateful for your patience and continuous support. Show people that rare beauty that only you have, and remember everyone is feeling the same way. You are enough and you are one of a kind. Don’t let anyone take that away from you. Get out there and even if you have to fake it at first get that swimming costume on and enjoy your life. But remember, you deserve to feel the sun on your skin. I will always be a little scared of the sun and what that can bring. And to anyone out there who struggles in the Summer with the nakedness of it all, I am with you.

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