Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 367 – May 16, 2018

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BY EILEEN SHAPIRO CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT LISA STANSFIELD Goes ‘Deeper’ The titanic and indomitable singersongwriter and individualist Lisa Stansfield has recently unleashed her latest album, “Deeper.” An iconic and soulful phenomenon, the Grammynominated recording artist also released her powerful “I rule the world”-type video, “Billionaire,” the first official single to come out of the 13-track album. concert at Hyde Park. Known globally for songs including “All Around the World,” “The Real Thing” and “All Woman,” Stansfield is an anomaly in the world of British soul. “Deeper” is her eighth studio album in a string of award-winning releases that began in 1989. “Deeper” has already reached enormous heights, charting on Billboard and demanding a massive tour in support of the album, including a Winning a singing competition called “Search for a Star” was the inauguration of Stansfield’s career. Her first solo album, “Affection,” brought her the international chart-topper “All Around the World,” a nomination for two Grammys and endless recognition in music history. Triumphantly winning awards such as the Brit Awards, Billboard Music Awards, ASCAP Awards and a host of others, she has sold over 20 million records worldwide. In 20<strong>16</strong>, Billboard ranked her as the 46th most successful dance artist of all time. After a 10-year hiatus from music, and in pursuit of a successful acting career, Stansfield has reemerged in the music industry as strong as ever with “Deeper.” I spoke with Stansfield, who is exceedingly proud of this album, and I found her to be candid, funny, unaffected and happy to be back. She is a warm and lovely person, loving not just her fans but caring about the whole human race.
I am completely in love with “Deeper.” Thank you so much! I get so excited, because everybody keeps saying it. It’s so nice. It’s so lovely that everybody likes it. Everyone loves it, and your video, “Billionaire.” We did that in a little green-screen studio. My husband is pretty amazing like that. He can make it look like the whole city of Paris, the city of Paris in your living room. Well, he’s very talented then. So does the album have a theme or message? I just think this album to me feels like when you’re ready to go out—when you’re going out on the weekend, say a Friday night, and you’ve been working all week, and you put all your eggs in your Friday night basket. And you’re thinking that you’re going to get out there, show them what you’re made of, and all of your dreams are going to come true! That is really the big story of the song, “Love of My Life.” There is pretty much a really big message in the record. There is a lot of positivity and looking to the future. I’m just being very, very positive and energetic about things. Yes, it’s apparent when listening to the album. God knows we need it at the moment. We need a little cheering up. We do! I think we need it more in America than you do. What with the golden train-crash. Yes, exactly! When I visit the U.K., he’s talked about a lot—and not nicely. As a matter of fact, I’m going tomorrow. Oh, where about? London and Manchester. So you go to Manchester quite a bit? I love Manchester; it’s so grand. It’s such an amazing place, and everyone is so friendly as well, aren’t they? Yes, yes. I know that you’re in the midst of a massive tour right now. Well, yes. It’s very condensed. We’re traveling all around, all over the place. We’re like little jumping beans going everywhere. Little jumping beans all over Europe. So the entire American gay community is wondering when you will be coming to the States. Are there any future plans for that? I really do [hope]. Fingers crossed, I think it’s going to happen this fall. I’d love to, I’d absolutely love it. I’m expecting we are looking at Gay Pride and stuff like that. So yeah, I’m saying fingers crossed, hopefully. I know that everybody wants me to go. You’re one of the biggest gay icons in life. I know. I must tell you that when I go to New York—I lived in New York for quite a while, and I really want to move back. I love it. If I go out in New York, if I go to Saks or Barneys or Bergdorf, if I spot a gay assistant, I get anything I fucking want. It’s like all my dreams come true. And I’m sure their dreams are also coming true. Well yeah, it’s a mutual effect. If you love me enough, you get the dress. You took a break for a while, and I know you were doing some acting, so how does it feel to be back doing music? It’s gorgeous! It really is. I feel it was a real excitement. There are so many people, and you can see it. It’s strange. PHOTOS BY IAN DEVANEY
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