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Hot on the music scene this year is the outstanding Lucia Pisapia. Starting off in the music industry can often be a struggle and many don’t succeed. However, this girl has made a flying start and couldn’t have entered the industry at a better time. With the rest of 2011 to showcase her talents, we are very excited to see what she brings to the table and Signed are getting the first exclusive interview with the girl herself.

So firstly, I’de like to say thank you for coming to speak to us today. It’s a privilege to finally meet you!

Thank you for having me! Im really excited for my first real interview!

Now, we want to know, have you always aspired to be a musician and choose this career move?
Good question. I’ve always had a passion for music and that can never leave you, so I think I was always determined to do my best and become as successful in the music career as possible. Even when I was a toddler I was dancing and singing around and my parents had me entered into every talent contest there was! (Laughs) This probably made me more in love with performing and made me want to pursue it as a full time job.

Sounds like you’re very dedicated to music! Do you write all your own music by yourself? And if so, how do you find inspiration?

I write all my own songs and started to when I was in my teens. Song writing is a very tedious process as you cant just sit down and say ‘right, today im going to write a hit record’ as that generally never happens. It often comes to my mind at the strangest of times and I have to quickly jot down all my ideas in my little notebook, ready for when I go to the studio.

When you do find some spare time, what do you like to do? Do you have any hobbies?
 I love to catch up with my friends and family. Sometimes its hard to keep in contact with them all the time when im travelling around the country. It can also get quite lonely so its nice to have their company when im free. I also have a lovely golden retriever at the family home that i had to leave so i like to spend time with him as much as i can!

Sounds like your very family orientated. Do you think your fans see the real you when you perform? Or do you have a seperate alter ego on stage like many artists?
On stage i try to be myself as much as possible, so the fans can get to know me and start to like me for my real personality. I think its important they see what i'm like in real life as i dont want to be seen as a diva and someone who has a very split personality. I like to stay true to my fans as i see them more as friends than followers.

Well we all love you as a person! You have a very unique fashion sense and are looked up to now as not only an amazing artist, but also a style icon. Have you ever considered releasing your own clothing range?
Well there are no definates yet but i am looking into starting my own brand or even having a chain of boutiques located in London's famous Brick Lane and Camden Lock. But we shall have to wait and see what the future holds. I like to express my opinions through the clothing i wear and it also reflects my music too, so im delighted that people like it and would like to also recreate some of my looks.

Now your album has just become number 1 in the UK, have you thought about maybe going international and taking on USA?
Im not sure about going international yet (laughs). It seems very daunting! America has produced some amazing artists and that will be hard to compete with! However, if this year goes well, they could be a chance of spreading to further than the UK which would be exciting, but very nerve racking. You never know if people are going to take to the songs and your style of music so its always a risk trying something new.

Well the UK took to your songs straight away so no doubt the rest of the world will too. We hear you have just released your tour dates and they sold out within 24 hours! You must be over the moon?
Im so excited for the tour! I cant believe how many dedicated fans i have already after being in the industry only a few months! It's so overwhelming to know i have so much support behind me. The set and layout for the tour is just stunning and the fans are in for a real treat! Its going to be so much fun being on the road with the team for so long. They have turned into my best friends and my second family now so it should be great fun.

Well thankyou for speaking to us at Signed today Lucia and we wish you all the best for the future and the tour and hope to hear from you again soon!
Anytime! Thankyou for having me, its been a great experience! Hopefully speak to you nearer the time of the tour for more info!