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Georgie Baker was just an ordinary boy, making tracks in his bedroom from the age of just twelve. Uploading his videos to Youtube, Georgie was contacted by a huge range of well known record labels and asked to sign a contract with each one. The competition was high and after much thought by Georgie himself, a contract was signed and he is now one of the biggest music sensations of his time. We caught up with him backstage at his recent gig in London.

Hey George! It’s been quite a busy year for you, what have you been up too?

I have been a very busy boy the last year, especially being a new artist coming into this crazy world of music. As well as working many hours in the studio and playing at lots of gigs, I have managed to party quite hard like last night at the biggest club in London - Ultra. I’m the new boy on the block and I’m loving it. I have to say this is my year. (Smiles)

What has been the highlight of your year?

I don’t really know because I have really had so many great experiences this year that I would love to share with you, but you would be here for a very long time. Probably the most exciting time for me had to be launching my first ever record and it hitting number 1 in the charts. The fan’s support this year has been amazing, I love them!

What is the craziest thing a fan has ever done?

Well well well, I’m not sure I can share with you...such mad times (Laughs) Only joking, let’s just say I have received lots of women’s underwear on the stage with me.

What inspired you to put your homemade videos onto Youtube?

I have always loved music from a very young age and my Mum always told me to pursue music as a career and follow my dreams. So one day I made a quick recording off myself, set up a Youtube account and uploaded my videos. I started to get more and more views and comments which made me upload a number of homemade videos. I really have my Mum to thank for giving me the confidence to do this!

Have you got any advice for other teenagers like you?

Just follow your dreams and never give up on trying. Always stick to what you love and don’t listen to anybody else telling you otherwise.

Tell us about your new single "Mad", where did you get the idea for the song from...

It’s great! I first heard the demo when I was travelling to Spain for a gig and fell in love with the song straight away. I then changed some of the lyrics to fit my style and made it more like me changing the beat to make it a bit more up tempo.

The music video for "Mad"comes out in two weeks, and you have people working on the video who have worked with Calvin Harris and Basshunter. Are you pleased with the end result?

I have never been so pleased, the people I worked with were awesome and have made the whole video from start to finish absolutely brilliant. Hopefully all my fans will enjoy it! All I have to say is - Calvin watch out, I’m unstoppable.

You are currently working on your first album right now. How is it

coming along?

It is going really well right now but I am going to Barbados for two weeks and hope to finalise the album while I am there as just being in the Caribbean always gives me inspiration and I seem to be able to be at my most creative in such a chilled out environment.

If your album goes to number 1, how will you be celebrating?

I will probably have a big party for my close relatives and all of my best friends as I do not have as much time for them as I would like to. I may also go on one major spend up in the local shopping mall and buy loads of video games for me and maybe a cheeky getaway trip.

I heard a rumour that you will be doing a European tour. Is this true?

Let’s just say that rumour is a real possibility and something that I would love to do so watch this space. (Smiles)

We take that as a yes then?

You said it!

What are your plans for the future Georgie?

I plan to tour the world and hopefully make people happy through listening to my music. I was just an ordinary boy a year ago and I still am, I want to make people live out their dreams.

The word is on the street that you may also have a girlfriend? Would you like to clarify this for your lady fans?

I am having a brilliant time at the moment, but I can assure you ladies out there that I am not in a committed relationship right now. (Laughs)

Georgie we have loved speaking to you, good luck for the future and thank you for taking the time to speak to us.

It has been a pleasure, thank you very much. (Smiles)

Georgie Bakers new album "Strange" comes out on the 25th March and you can order it early online from www.thebestofmusic.co.uk.
                                                                                                                                                  Words and Images By Katie Carter