MISS LALA WITH.....ROYSTON LEGORE

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Miss Lala sat down with singer/actor Royston Legore.  Royston has worked with some of the top names in the music biz, from Estelle, Kanye West, Sugababes, Jamelia, Ashanti and many more.  Having started in the business at the tender age of 13, by acting, presenting, dancing and singing (phew!) Royston shares his wealth of experience with The Lala Report.  He talks about his love of the industry, the state of UK black music and his love for a particular strip club in Houston, Texas (HUH!)

1. You started your career at a very early age. What was it that drew you this industry?

To be honest I never really had the industry in mind as a career I was just a hungry achiever and singing, dancing etc was what I loved and after chasing it with what I could find to express it I ended up working from it

2. What advice would you give to any youngsters wanting to pursue a career as an actor or a singer?

To be in the industry at a young age is always a hard one. But I think if that's what you really wanna do go for it but take your time and learn as much as u can. Be honest with your elders to express to them where your trying to aim so if they can't help you can put you in the right hands that can.

3. What and who inspires you and why?

Wow I have to say my mum. She just let me do my thing and grow on my own, she never held me back and at the same time never boosted my ego. I could be touring the world,on huge award shows and she'll still be like. "Have you eaten, u got clean clothes" lol

4. How hard has it been to get people interested in your talents?

That's a good one cause even though I'm proud of all my achievements I'm personally not even half way where I wanna be yet. It can be hard to get people to maybe be interested but what I've found and more grateful for is that I'm respected. And that's what keeps me going.

5. Many UK artist who traditionally do R&B/Hip Hop (Estelle, Floetry etc), seem to leave the UK to pursue their careers in the US.  Do you feel there is a lack of support for these genres in the UK?

I would not say there is a lack of support I just feel the market has not been as open as it is in the US. America in general is so big that there.  They can push certain music, and if you have the sound that's universal you got the whole states. Where with UK I feel they want to do certain things but maybe don't know how to execute it as well, and follow blueprints for other company's/acts that may not always work.

6. The UK seems to have had a really great year for music in 2009 from grime artist.  Why do you think this is? Do you think it will continue into 2010?

I think it will and only get better, Grime has always been around and it was only in due time was gonna get its due. Just like Garage it had a big craze and acts like Craig David, Mis-teeq, Daniel Bedingfield took it to the international level. The one thing I would say is that its all good to make music but you have to come with the whole package. Have a concept and plot and go full force. That's what gives u longevity.

7. Do you think the current singers from reality shows are having a positive or a negative effect on the music industry?

Hmmm, I have to say both, the reality shows are a great outlet for singers that in the UK would never be seen. But then due to the cheesy fun part of TV we have a few random's that play games with music and audiences think its fun. That's the part I don't like.

8. What has been the best experience working in the industry?

I would have to say travelling the world and being able to provide, and also just doing what I love.

9. What has been the worst experience?

LOL... NO COMMENT!! LOL

10. What new projects can we expect from you in 2010?

Right now I'm just pushing full force with everything I have a desire to do. From music, tv and also the business side of things. Its gonna be a great year. So look out lol

11. Have you had any embarrassing moments while performing?

Loads, from forgotten words to ripped pants to dropping the mic while performing lol..

12. Tell me three things the about you that the WORLD does not know?

1. I love to cook

2. I'm a sucker for Janet Jackson

3. And I love Strip clubs in Houston, Texas lol...

13. Is there anyone in the industry you feel should just “GO AWAY”?

There are a few but who knows I may have to work with them one day! So ill keep that to myself. Lol

Quick Fire

1) Bath or Shower- shower

2) Nights in or Nights out- nights out

3) X Factor or Strictly- x factor

4) Couch Potato or Action Jackson- action jackson

5) Team Naomi or Team Tyra- ooh team tyra

6) Health Freak or Junk Food Junkie-bit of both

7) West Indian take away or Chinese  take away- wa yard food all the way!

8) Make Up on or Make Up off- make up on

9) To Weave or Not to Weave- no that's the question lol. Little don't do no harm

10)  Sunny days or Winter days- sunny

11) Skinny Jeans or Baggy jeans.- skinny but not tight tight.