Becky Hill opens up about putting her wedding on hold
She's been engaged just over a year
Last updated 31st Jan 2024
Dance Queen Becky Hill joined Hits Radio Breakfast with Fleur East, James and Producer Matt to talk about her new single 'Side Effects', her new era of music and why she's decided to put her wedding on hold, a year after getting engaged.
It's been over a year since Becky has released a solo hit, so with 'Side Effects' now out, it seemed the perfect time to ask the singer about this new era and where she sees her music going.
When asked by Fleur what's been doing over the last year, she responded: "I did a little thing with David Guetta and Ella Henderson ('Crazy What Love Can Do'), I did a really little thing with Joel Corry ('History'), and then all sorts of stuff! Writing an album, a new album, which will be fun and then getting the label to do as they're told! Which has actually been easier than I expected."
The BRIT Award winning singer then went on to reveal: "I'm so excited about the next phase of my life, and of my career. It's really fun, it's like I've kind of decided that the Becky Hill project was a little bit too rounded, when I entered this year, and I was like, considering I love listening to horrific jump up drum and bass I should probably start reflecting some of that gnarliness in my music.
"I wanted to get a bit edgy," she admitted, continuing: "I want to do a bit of edge, I mean I don't know if you can call 'Side Effects' that edgy, but I definitely think it's a little bit more... I think it's a bit cooler personally."
With her new music having a happy vibe, the singer admitted: "I don't know if my fiancé decided to give me some help last year, or whether god just thought she's got a writing camp, she needs inspiration! So there's another single this year called 'Outside of Love'. Which is quite self explanatory isn't it?"
Why is Becky Hill's wedding on hold?
Becky has previously revealed that she's decided to put her wedding plans on hold, while she works on her album, so the team wanted to know more.
"I really need to make sure this next album works, to work out what kind of wedding I can have, and what kind of life I can have after it!" Becky explained.
"This is my literal future, I'm 30 next year, if it doesn't go well this year it's... in the music industry it's never given to you, like any minute, the rug can be ripped from under your feet. It's like the least secure job, I think we definitely all saw that through lockdown and stuff.
"I just want to make sure that this album goes well, and then I can kind of relax a little bit, and do some life stuff."
Aww Becky, we're pretty sure you won't be going anywhere soon!
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Take a look through Becky Hill's amazing career:
2012: The Voice
Becky Hill took part in The Voice in 2012, and working with Jessie J she made it to the semi-finals! Although she didn't win the show, this helped start her career and she became the first contestant to get a Number 1 UK single.
2014: Debut single - 'Gecko (Overdrive)'
'Gecko (Overdrive)' was Becky Hill's debut single, which she released with Oliver Heldens in 2014. The song got to Number 1 in the UK Charts and kicked off her incredible career.
2017: ASCAP London Music Awards
Becky Hill got her first ASCAP London Music Award in 2017 for the song 'False Alarm' with Matoma. Her song 'Lose Control', which she released with Meduza, Goodboys and Conor Blake Manning, then won the award for Winning Hot Dance/Electronic Song Award at the 2021 ASCAP London Music Awards!
2019: 'Get To Know' album
'Get To Know' was Becky Hill's debut compilation album, made up of amazing tunes including 'I Could Get Used To This' with Weiss and 'Find A Place' with MNEK. It was released in September 2019.
2019: 'Wish You Well' with Sigala
Becky Hill has teamed up with several big names in music to create some incredible dance tracks. She worked with DJ Sigala to create 'Wish You Well' in 2019 and in 2020 they teamed up again with MNEK to release 'Heaven On My Mind'.
2021: 'Everything' features in Everybody's Talking About Jamie
The film adaption of the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie used Becky Hill's song 'Everything' in the movie soundtrack. The film came out in 2021 and also included songs from Chaka Khan, Todrick Hall and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
2021: 'Only Honest On The Weekend' album
In 2021, Becky Hill released her debut studio album 'Only Honest On The Weekend', which includes amazing dance floor fillers like 'My Heart Goes (La Di Da)' and 'Heaven On My Mind' with Sigala.
2021: 'Remember' with David Guetta
David Guetta and Becky Hill's incredible dance track 'Remember' came out in 2021 and as well as getting to Number 3 in the Charts, it was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2022 BRIT Awards.
2021: KISS Haunted House Party
In 2021 Becky Hill performed at the KISS Haunted House Party, where she sang her epic tracks 'Heaven On My Mind', 'My Heart Goes' and 'Remember'.
2021: Hits Live
In November 2021, Becky Hill took to the stage at Hits Live Liverpool and Hits Live Birmingham to perform some of her biggest songs.
2022: Winning her first BRIT Award
After being nominated for two awards, Becky Hill took home the award for Best Dance Act at the 2022 BRIT Awards in February. She gave an emotional speech thanking fans and saying that she was "heart-warmed" by the result.
2022: 'Run' with Galantis
Becky Hill released her song 'Run' with Swedish duo Galantis in February 2022 along with a gorgeous music video filmed in Cape Town. She worked with MNEK to write the song and said: "This next phase of my artistry is an extension of me fully coming out as a popstar, but this time with a BRIT Award in hand!"
2022: 'Here For You' with Wilkinson
Dance DJ Wilkinson and Becky Hill teamed up to created 'Afterglow' in 2013, and got together again to release another amazing dance hit 'Here For You' in March 2022. The incredible track features on Wilkinson's album 'Cognition'.
2022: David Guetta's 'Crazy What Love Can Do' mini movie
In April 2022, Becky Hill appeared alongside Ella Henderson in David Guetta's 'Crazy What Love Can Do' mini movie as their collab was released. 12 days after the song and lyric video were released, the French DJ premiered the 'David Guetta Production' on Facebook.
Becky and Ella play two friends who decide to give up their mundane jobs, pack their bags, throw their suitcases in the back of a convertible and head on an adventure. The pair take off into the desert on a 'journey of a lifetime', with the singers described as 'pushed to their limits'.
2022: Becky Hill performs at the Women's Euro 2022 final
Becky Hill performed at the Women's Euro 2022 final on 31st July 2022, where the England team won. Becky performed a medley of her songs including 'Remember' and 'My Heart Goes (La Di Da)'.
2022: Summer festival performances
She played a number of shows across the UK in 2022 including South Facing Festival and Creamfields in August, performing her amazing music.
2023: Nominated at the BRIT Awards 2023
Becky was nominated for the second year running in the Dance category at the BRIT Awards 2023! The awards ceremony, which took place on 11th February, and saw Becky go up against Bonobo, Calvin Harris, Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal and Fred Again... in the category which she won last year.
2023: Becky Hill wins second BRIT Award
Not only did Becky Hill perform at The BRIT Awards 2023 with Ella Henderson, David Guetta and Sam Ryder, but she also won Best British Dance Act Award supported by KISS FM!
Becky was clearly emotional about winning her second BRIT Award and said in her acceptance speech: "The biggest thanks of all has to go to my fans who for another year have helped me win a BRIT Award and imposter syndrome kicked straight in when the nominees were announced. I was so scared and when I read all their comments I was so touched, so thank you so much. Thank you!"
2023: Becky Hill joins Project Icon
Becky joined Jason Derulo, and US music mogul Frank Harris on a new BBC Three show called Project Icon. The series sees the trio meet 10 unsigned artists as they attempt to make it in the music business.
2023: Becky Hill's second album
Becky Hill has revealed her second album will be released in 2024. She has yet to confirm the exact date, or what it's called.
2023: Becky performs at Glastonbury
In June 2023, Becky performed at the iconic Glastonbury Festival as she took to the Other Stage to wow the crowd with an incredible set.
2023: Becky Hill announces her first arena tour
In October 2023, Becky Hill announced her first arena tour will take place in October 2024. The singer will perform nine dates in the UK, and tickets are on sale now.
2024: Becky Hill announces the name of her second album
Becky Hill announced the release date and name of her second album. The album is called 'Believe Me Now?' and will be released on 31st May 2024.
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