A biography for Slowthaihasn’t been written yet.
“I don't like being pigeonholed. Why would you want to limit yourself to one style or one genre? Labels are something I want to avoid. I've had it my whole life, being pushed into a place, a circumstance or situation I didn't want to be in. My motivation has always been to get away from it.”
“The more time you spend in London, the more you become a Londoner.”
“I don't believe dying's a sad thing.”
“My mum is quite young, so we actually have similar taste in music.”
“I don't want to follow in the footsteps of anybody that went before, because they didn't do what I want to do.”
“I don't get all these pop stars who sit on the fence when they're asked for an opinion. People are scared of speaking out. They're too worried about the consequences - like they might lose a few fans if they give a serious opinion.”
“I was always inspired by the people I was around, like the older people spitting in my area or in Northampton, but I just always wanted to be better than the people that was around me.”
“People feel like they have to hide their true colors to please the people around them.”
“As long as I'm happy, I don't care about accolades or anything else.”
“I feel like as long as I bring people together, and we all have a love for life and a love for ourselves, I feel like that's what it's all about.”
“The mystery is cool, but, at the same time, if I'm trying to empower people, I have to be an open book. You can see my flaws, the mistakes I've made. From that, make your own judgment and move on your own path.”
“I just want to put the power back to the people.”
“The most iconic applause I've ever seen is from a Michael Jackson show in Japan - his entrance is actually 15 minutes long, and the crowd is clapping the whole time.”
“I always felt just that I didn't fit into certain groups.”
“I love the Queen. I love the whole fairy tale of the Royal Family; the Crown Jewels; Buckingham Palace; the tourist attraction. But really, is that what we've got a monarchy for? It's just for tourism, and then you survive and live off taxpayers' money?”
“It's a primitive thing, kings and queens.”
“Music's the biggest way of connecting people.”
“I think blood doesn't determine who your family is.”
“If you've paid your hard-earned money to see a gig, you want to be entertained. That's what I wanna give my fans.”
“I appreciate film and stuff that's visually pleasing.”