MTV UK: Which musicians do you look up to?

Jess: Frank Ocean has been a massive inspiration to me over the past few years; the way he’s done it, stuck to it, created something so unique, put a stamp on it and done it well. He didn’t go to number one, but he got a Grammy for best album.

MTV UK: How did it feel to put your first solo track ‘Home’ out?

Jess: It was scary. I’ve never put anything out and the first thing I wanted people to hear from me was really important, because I wanted to set the right tone, I wanted to set my attitude, I wanted to show where I’m from, what I like. I think ‘Home’ represents all those things, because I’m not a softie, but then I’ve got a lot of different sides to me and I think ‘Home’ is a very good reflection of that.

MTV UK: What are you passionate about right now?

Jess: I feel really passionate about getting my music right. There are a lot of artists around at the moment, so I think it’s important to have a stamp and a mould that people connect with.

MTV UK: Does Jess Glynne have any secret hobbies we should know about?

Jess: I have a secret passion for horse riding. I haven’t done it for ages, but I used to have a horse. I love it, it’s one of my favourite things.

MTV UK: What would make you feel like you’d made it as a popstar?

Jess: For me to have achieved something would be to do a sell-out show. I think that’s really important, to know that people are buying your music and loving it, and wanting to see you live. And then singing your songs! Brixton Academy would be the one. I would say the O2 Arena, but no, let’s aim for Brixton first - although we’ve got to aim big eventually…

'Jess Glynne will be performing at Great Escape, Wireless, Wakestock, Lovebox and more festivals this summer. Check out her video for Home, which is out now.'

By Georgina Langford @MTVUK