(She would make it to the Top 40.)
And then there was Beyonce, who announced that shesigned Beem to her newly formed label Parkwood Entertainmentlast year.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Your first break came in 2012 when you made it into the Top 40 onX Factor.
When did you know you wanted to pursue music?
So shes the one who signed me up forX Factor which was amazing.
When I walked on stage, I could feel that the stage was home to me.
I was more nervous talking to the judges than actually performing!
I wanted to be an actual artist that wrote her own songs.
How did you link up with Beyonces Parkwood Entertainment?
I was like, Yes!
And then she flew to Amsterdam while Beyonce was on tour and delivered it to her.
You opened for Charlie Puth this spring.
How was your first tour?
Who are some of your biggest influences?
I loved that she was a little girl by day and a rockstar by night.
And then the wholeCamp Rock,High School Musicalstuff I was in love with all that.
[Laughs] Then songwriting really happened because of the Beatles.
I loved their storytelling.
But Beyonce is my biggest influence today because I have her as a mentor.
How much do you get to interact with her?
It depends whats going on in her life, kind of.
Yourdebut EPcame out in March.
Are you working on a full length?
I am definitely working on my full album I have no idea when its going to be released.
What is your favorite part of songwriting?
Having people get to know me through my music.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
