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Aaaand we're on the line with the one and only Nadia Berry. Hey Nads, how's it going?
Hey, you! It's going fine, thank you very much.
Where have you been? What have you been up to? I feel like it's been years since you gave us the premiere of "Make It Right".
Oh, you know... a bit of this, a bit of that. (laughs) And oh my, tell me about it! It's been nearly a year since that song premiered and it kinda feels like it was forever ago, I dunno. But yeah, I've just been keeping busy, planning and filming a lot of TV stuff. I kinda like to run off into the acting side for a little bit, then jump back out into my music, it's nice to kinda keep things fresh and switch it up a little, you know?
I'm sure your fans will be pleased to see you back on their television screens. Is acting something you've always been interested in or just something you do for fun every now and then?
No, I've actually always loved acting! As a child I loved anything creative, so singing, dancing, acting, painting, drawing, that was all my life. I was very much involved with the drama department in school and stuff, I used to love putting on a show no matter if I was singing or acting during it, I guess I just like to entertain.
It must feel good to have been doing this for so long and still have people looking to you to entertain them though, right?
It's a blessing, it definitely is. I love what I do, it's my passion and I'm glad to have the chance to continue doing this every single day.
So let's talk about the new single "Diamond in the Rough", why that one from the record?
Well it's the name of the album of course, I wrote this song after I got the title for the record, but it's one of the most important songs on there. The next single was going to be "Towards the Sun" but I just didn't have the time to do anything for it, which is absolutely terrible of me, I know! I feel like a bad mother who abandoned her child. Summer's over now, so it feels natural to move on from that onto this song. We've all been made to feel like a diamond in the rough sometimes, at least I have, it's a beautiful song that I think people can relate to. It's the slowest track I've released from the album, so I'm changing it up a bit, but it's still got a kick to it. Let's hope people like it, eh?
I think that's a given, Nadia. Is this it for the album then? The last single?
I think this is a good single to close the album out with, yeah. I mean, if I had my way, I'd be releasing singles from this album for the next two years, but no one wants that. (laughs) I think everyone knows how much I love the album though.
Surely it must be scary to think about a new one then?
Ryan, don't even! I've never been one to feel pressure over making music, but I don't know, I actually am beginning to panic a little even at the thought of a new album. Just because people will compare it to Diamond in the Rough and I don't know how I could possibly top it. I'm not being cocky! Well, I guess I kinda am... just a little. (laughs) But it's good to be proud of your own work, right?!
I take that as a confirmation that you've not started work on a new one then?
Oh no, definitely not. The thing is, every album I've released so far has had a reason for being released, you know? Like, I don't just release for the sake of it. Something triggered each of those albums, various life experiences, I have to live life in order to write. Right now? I'm just not feeling inspired enough and I won't force an album out when there's no point. My fault really, if I wasn't such a miserable, moody cow with so many dramatic things to write about, maybe I could put out happy dance albums for everyone that aren't so difficult to write. (laughs)
That's what we have GirlSpice for! And speaking of, have you girls met up to record new material yet? I've had many tweets from fans asking about that.
Aww, they're so passionate and loyal, that's great to hear. I can't say we've been recording, no. But me and the girls of course keep in contact and we talk more often than people would think. It's a little harder to do in person, because me and Sophia live in the US while Kimberly and Chantal are in the UK, but we're always calling and texting. We did all meet up a little while ago though for lunch and we discussed new music and stuff, so we definitely do plan on a new album, but it's just making sure our schedules fit and everything. We've got the touring bug again, so I think we need to do a big tour for the record too. It's crazy to think our last proper tour was for the Night Rider album, so it's long overdue. And oh! You've just reminded me, did you know tomorrow is the one year anniversary of Make a Scene?!
Damn, time really does fly. Good memories I'm sure you have of that album, right?
Oh, of course. Every album release with the girls is amazing, we don't do it so often these days, it's more of a rare moment when we have new music come out, but it's definitely exciting.
I'm sure it's great for you to balance both a solo career and the group and go back and forth between those, but does it ever get tiring?
No, I manage. Like I said, it's not something we do very often, so I'm raring to go when it comes round to that time again when we're ready to put out new material. Of course, my heart is with my solo music and the kinda sound I'm doing now, but I still love pop music and being a member of GirlSpice, so it's a nice mix.
With all of you girls entering your thirties either now or soon, do you think there'll be a time where you think it's time to call it a day?
I don't know if we'll ever say 'Bye everyone, we're finished for good now' like we may have done once or twice before, purely because we all love the group so much, we wouldn't want to mess people around again in case we changed our minds. But I do believe there will come a time where we naturally feel it's time to slow down and maybe move on. We're not girls now, we're all grown women, one of us has a child and we've all got new responsibilities and challenges in life. We don't want to be up on stage dancing in little outfits in our fifties, we want to bow out when the time is right and people can still appreciate us, so not just yet, but it will happen one day.
As long as you're happy with what you're doing, that's all that matters, right?
Exactly! I wouldn't do something if I wasn't happy doing it.
Are you happy with your personal life right now?
I am, thank you. Actually happier than I've been in a long time. And no, before you ask, I'm not seeing anyone. (laughs) But I got a new place just the other month, my dog Boots helped me choose it, obviously. But yeah, I've just surrounded myself with my closest friends who I've known since childhood, so life is currently good for Berry. My parents have been staying over here with me a lot more often which is great, because I usually very rarely get to see them, so that makes me happy.
I'm happy to hear things are going well, Nads. Shall I let you introduce the new single then?
Hey everyone, you're listening to On Air with Ryan and this is my brand new single, "Diamond in the Rough". Enjoy... or don't... whatever works with you. Okay whatever, bye. (laughs)
Sounds like:
"Diamond in the Rough"
(Lyrics by Nadia Berry
Production by Jared Nevo, Nadia Berry)You kept pushing me away, but honey
You pushed a little too hard and I slipped over the edge
You held your hand out, but it was a little too late
For me to hold on and break the fall
You thought that I'd just forever be yours
And surrender all my happiness
Well this time round, you pushed a little too hard
And now I'm forever gone
Once you dampen this soul, there's no going back
Used to shine bright, but for me to shatter, it only takes one crack
And before your eyes, I'll tear apart, break into two
Cause when you're built so fragile, all you can do
Is pray for a way to get over you
This heart's used to being hurt
Seen it all, I've been through the worst
I broke the glass of perfect picture frames
Memories are no good when you're nothing
But a diamond, a diamond in the rough
Tender eyes with the darkest lies
You thought you'd harm me, but I destroyed myself
Before I could ever give you the satisfaction
Of turning someone you once loved
Into a diamond, a diamond in the rough
Forever sacrificing hopes and dreams
Live a life so miserably, a heart full of misery
That ain't gonna be me, I told myself
That I deserve all that you can't give
So if that means spreading my wings
Then I'll take flight, even if I crash and burn
I'll go up in flames for you to see, and it won't matter
Cause I might hurt, but at least I won't live with a heart
That aches for eternity in my afterlife
Once you dampen this soul, there's no going back
Used to shine bright, but for me to shatter, it only takes one crack
And before your eyes, I'll tear apart, break into two
Cause when you're built so fragile, all you can do
Is pray for a way to get over you
This heart's used to being hurt
Seen it all, I've been through the worst
I broke the glass of perfect picture frames
Memories are no good when you're nothing
But a diamond, a diamond in the rough
Tender eyes with the darkest lies
You thought you'd harm me, but I destroyed myself
Before I could ever give you the satisfaction
Of turning someone you once loved
Into a diamond, a diamond in the rough
You were so happy to stand tall, look me in the eyes
Tell a lie bigger than the diamond's size
Cause I think you always knew, maybe I did too
That no matter what you could ever do
It'd never be what I really want
I let you be the temporary leading part to my heart
Before the very end, and we broke off to look for ideal love
Deep down, we're alone and stranded back at the start
This heart's used to being hurt
Seen it all, I've been through the worst
I broke the glass of perfect picture frames
Memories are no good when you're nothing
But a diamond, a diamond in the rough
Tender eyes with the darkest lies
You thought you'd harm me, but I destroyed myself
Before I could ever give you the satisfaction
Of turning someone you once loved
Into a diamond, a diamond in the rough
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