Little Mix Interview
Little Mix Interview
Originally auditioning as solo performers, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall became Little Mix during the 2011 series of The X Factor UK, and went on to be crowned the show’s first ever victorious group. Their single "Cannonball" shot straight to No.1 in the UK & Ireland, and they released their debut album DNA in December 2012. Their story sounds similar to One Direction's, and in fact, Perrie Edwards and Zayn Malik are dating! Find out more about this lucky group of women.
Jesy: Oh gosh. Um, it has just been completely epic and dramatic, and . . . ahhhh . . . It’s just been absolutely amazing and we couldn’t have wanted anything more.
Q: Where were you when you first heard "Cannonball" on the radio?
Jade: Ooooh, I think we all were together, weren’t we, like traveling in the car when we first heard it for the first time. And I remember it was such a weird moment. It was the first time we’d ever heard our music on the radio and it was so special. I’ll never forget that really. It was weird feeling.
Q: What is the inspiration for your song, “Wings?" I was reading that it’s about bullying. Have you guys ever been bullied?
Jesy: I think we’ve all been through a bit of bullying like growing up, but I think you just have to surround yourself with people that love you and your friends and just kind of ignore it. During The X Factor, we got a bit of hate, but you just have to learn to ignore it because at the end of the day, for every bad comment you get there’s like a thousand good comments. That’s what the song “Wings” is all about, you know, like when we say, “Don’t let what they say keep you up at night,” and “We don’t let nobody bring us down.” When wrote it, we definitely thought of all the things that we’d be feeling and also what we could write to inspire our fans as well. So yeah, we definitely can relate to that song a lot.
Jade: When we did the album, we just really wanted to relate to our fans and kind of make them all feel really positive and stuff. If we can achieve that, then that will be a job well done really.
Q: What American city would you most want to visit?
Perrie: I'd love to go to L.A.!! It always looks sunny and beautiful in the movies. I can’t wait to see it in person!
Q: Who are your musical influences?
Leigh-Anne: I’m really, really into old-school R&B and like slow jams and stuff. I literally just love anything that’s slow and R&B really. Um, I also love Usher as well. I’d love to collaborate with Usher.
Q: What’s your all-time favorite book?
Jesy: My all-time favorite book is A Child Called It (for ages 12 and up). I love that book. It was so interesting and I just really, really got into it and I literally couldn’t put the book down. And it’s just a really sad story.
Perrie: Any of the Dr. Seuss books. I loooved those growing up.
Q: Who was your very first celebrity crush?
Jesy: Ooh. Justin Timberlake. Unfortunately I haven't met him yet. Oh, I couldn’t take it anyway.
Q: How did your friends react when you got on The X Factor?
Leigh-Anne: I think most of them were just so proud. All my friends knew from day one how much I wanted to be a singer. So when they saw me up there, I think they were bursting with pride really. I’m so lucky to have the friends that I do because they’re just so supportive and amazing, and none of them have changed like since me doing The X Factor and stuff. They’re all always there for me. I think a lot of them as well were just so shocked by everything. I mean, it’s so crazy. Like even now I’m still trying to let it sink in and still trying to pinch myself because it just doesn’t seem real.
Q: What has been your most embarrassing moment?
Perrie: I have embarrassing moments all the time because I'm clumsy! But to be honest, I just laugh at myself most of the time so I don't really get that embarrassed!
Q: What would an absolute perfect date would be for you?
Jade: Oooh, I think a perfect date for me would be something quirky and funny. I love Disney, so if my date took me to Disneyland Paris or Disney World, Florida that would be really nice. And Italian as well. I love Italian food. If somebody did something really little and thoughtful, whether it was like, I don’t know, getting a nice little present or saying something really complimentary then I’m quite easily pleased.
Q: What is your favorite motto or a quote that you live your life by?
Jesy: Just be yourself, and never let anyone tell you that you can’t be.
Leigh-Anne: Just believe. I’ve got “Believe” tattooed on my neck.
Jade: My favorite motto is “No day but today.” One of my friends passed away and ever since then, that’s been my motto in life.
Perrie: I believe everything happens for a reason, and good things come to those who wait but faster yet to those who take.
— Interview by Marie Morreale
I love lil' mix!!
Comment #1 | Posted by: greenmermaid32 on February 15, 2013 at 04:52 PM
omg i love one direction and i want to be just like them when im that age eeek!
Comment #2 | Posted by: bluebird4505 on February 15, 2013 at 06:44 PM
this is a pretty cool thing!I like how Z and P are dating and whats the bet the fact that they have similar stories is a contributer? Love 1D and now im gonna check out LIttle Mix
Comment #3 | Posted by: jgal101 on February 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM
hey i like those girls they look cute so what do you think about one direction
Comment #4 | Posted by: bulldogbooks25 on February 17, 2013 at 11:29 PM
who wrote that
Comment #5 | Posted by: bulldogbooks25 on February 17, 2013 at 11:30 PM
hey ya i lovvvvvveeeeee one direction
Comment #6 | Posted by: bulldogbooks25 on February 17, 2013 at 11:31 PM
Wow I didn't know that you interveiwed them.
Comment #7 | Posted by: jasmine on February 18, 2013 at 11:56 AM
oh by the way please make a blog just about niall
Comment #8 | Posted by: catbee305 on February 18, 2013 at 07:50 PM
I have never heard their music or heard of them until now. They're probably really great singers and stuff. Hope they go far!
Comment #9 | Posted by: songfashionista2 on February 18, 2013 at 08:22 PM
i love little mix. their amazing. i especially their new single, DNA.
Comment #10 | Posted by: LT on February 20, 2013 at 08:24 AM
Little mix are amazing their song DNA is really good as well.
Comment #11 | Posted by: BH on February 20, 2013 at 08:26 AM
OMG!!I love little mix they are the best my fav 2 songs is
Wings and DNA!!
Comment #12 | Posted by: IH on February 20, 2013 at 08:28 AM
hi people =)
i like 1D
Comment #13 | Posted by: IH on February 20, 2013 at 08:35 AM
little mix rule!!!
Comment #14 | Posted by: LT on February 20, 2013 at 08:36 AM
I LOVE 1D and Little Mix!!!! They're both really awesome!!! Can't wait for LM to came to America!!! <3
Comment #15 | Posted by: Lauren on February 20, 2013 at 11:30 AM
I am a Mixer for life! Oh I love 'em sooo much!
Comment #16 | Posted by: hi on February 25, 2013 at 05:27 PM
love them and ID
Comment #17 | Posted by: nicole on March 05, 2013 at 12:25 PM
I wonder if they would ever go out with one direction
Comment #18 | Posted by: redmonkey146 on March 10, 2013 at 07:17 PM
I <3 the red head :) Love her style
Comment #19 | Posted by: Pinkagent25 on March 14, 2013 at 10:12 PM
I loved how you got interviews with them and told us what they thought about their success and the band itself.
Comment #20 | Posted by: pink on March 25, 2013 at 02:01 PM
those girls looke so cute and pretty
Comment #21 | Posted by: rayray on March 28, 2013 at 11:01 PM
NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
I love Zayn!!!!!!!
>:(
Comment #22 | Posted by: Amna on April 08, 2013 at 02:12 AM