touches it. I don't think anything that's come along as a movement since Jungle or Motown, that's how much good feeling comes out of UK Garage. We're in a strong position in 2017 going forward.
What would your advice be to young & aspiring singers and those who want to make it in the industry?
Jay Harvey: To be fair, it's 100% commitment! Be prepared for the highs and lows, knockbacks left, right and centre - it's an absolute rollercoaster. But, if you believe in it and want it enough, you can make a career out of it. Everyone's not going to be as big as Rihanna or Justin Bieber, but there are avenues and ways to make money in a career, and, still enjoy music for a long time.
Oggie: To follow on from that, anyone in this generation is really really lucky. You've got so many more benefits in the sense that you don't have to really on anything - major labels to do things - you can do everything yourself. You can make your own videos and record stuff from home. These things used to cost thousands of dollars back in the day. You can distribute your music online yourself. You can do everything yourself. You've got social media to teach you how to market it, so use everything around you.
Jay Harvey: Really promote and push yourself to the maximum because, trust me, there's not going to be many people around you who will help you. They may say they might help you but it's a very cutthroat. But, enjoy it. Music is music, it's a feel-good thing.
You all also have various other things you do, we'd love to hear more about them and inspire others to put their passions into action.
Oggie: I do a bit of theatre, everything is within the arts. I used to act a little more when I was younger, but mostly, it's all music and if it's not performing as a singer/songwriter then it's theatre work. I was in Thriller for a little bit too.
Ultra: Pretty much the same, it's all music-based. I do a lot of writing for artists and that's it!
Jay Harvey: I have got other stuff I do outside of music... (pause whilst the other two throw banter his way). I've got a gym, a coffee shop, and all this mad stuff. I just try to get some money together, I've got a family so I wanted to build a legacy for my kids.
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