“Music in the U.K. is not racialised in the same way as it is in the U....” — Kelela Quote

“Music in the U.K. is not racialised in the same way as it is in the U.S. In the U.S.. it's more rigid and conservative. And white people in the U.K. have more close proximity with black people and people of colour in general.”

“I like to try out different methods to get to good songs.”

“I like smart rappers who aren't necessarily trying to be deeper than you, like Danny Brown.”

“People are having to come to terms with the question: how important is it, really, that Obama is black? Yes, skin colour is a factor, but it's about so more than that.”

“Maroon is my favourite colour.”

“Man needs colour to live; it's just as necessary an element as fire and water.”