It’s hard to believe that what was once forbidden to New Orleans-born singer Lucky Daye, is now his career. In fact, he is one of the most intriguing acts in modern R&B.

Growing up as part of a strict Christian church which enforced strict rules, Lucky’s earliest memories of music were in church. This experience taught the artist to make music from nothing, making the most of his voice as his only instrument.

To anyone who listens to Lucky’s honest, self-reflective music, it’s obvious that this is what he was meant to do in life… His tracks cover a range of emotions, which Lucky is able to do beautifully with his voice.

This week we sit down with Lucky to get to know all about his music, what he listens to and his favourite career moments…

1) For those who don’t know about you and your music, tell us a little bit about who you are and where you’re from…

I'm from New Orleans, Louisiana. I'm 6 foot in case you didn't know. My hair makes me 6'2 and my hair is not locked. My music is a mesh of everything I've ever listened to. No matter what genre, decade or gender you are, my music is for everyone and I don't drive ever. I'm also scared of flying.

2) Describe your sound in three words…

Timeless, colorful, poetic.

3) Who inspired you to start a career in music?

No one inspired me really. Just myself. I wish I had someone who inspired me to start my career in music.

4) Who are your biggest musical influences?

Rick James, Usher and XXXTENTACION.

5) Tell us about the writing and recording process for your new single/album…

Um, I think of a place that makes me feel the most at the time and then stay in it. Sometimes it's pain and sometimes its trying to ignore the pain, so it's like happiness and sometimes it'slike trying to make of confusion.

6) What can we expect from your live shows?

The best band in the world.

7) What has been your biggest career highlight so far?

Going to all of these cities and listening to them sing my songs and actually knowing my lyrics. There was this one show where the sound went out and my fans finished the songs, and before I could even get mad about the sound going out, I felt the crowd singing back to me and it made me feel good. They knew the whole thing.

8) Have you met anyone and been totally starstruck?

No.

9) What’s on your playlists that people wouldn’t expect?

"Josephine" by RITUAL, Lisa Hannigan // "Eurythmics" Sweet Dreams + Marilyn Manson.

10) When can we see you live?

I'm performing in London at XOYO on November 6th at XOYO. I'm also touring with Khalid in Australia in November which I'm excited about.