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Forget her X Factor past, new pop voice Ella Henderson will spike the mainstream with a much-needed dose of darkness\u00a0this summer<\/p>\n

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Navy woven jacket by Marc Jacobs from a selection at Harvey Nichols<\/em><\/p>\n

In 2012, singer Ella Henderson made an early shock exit from X Factor, despite support from the likes of Cher and Adele. Signing to Sony nevertheless, Henderson quietly locked herself away in the studio for a year to work on her debut album, Chapter One, so called, she says, \u201cbecause this is a diary of me. It\u2019s the start of something.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first you\u2019ll hear of it – on its June 8 release date, in fact – is \u201cGhost,\u201d co-written with one-man hit factory,\u00a0Ryan Tedder (Beyonce, J-Lo, Demi Lovato). His stamp is unmistakeable; immense, rolling gospel-tinged pop that Henderson describes as \u201cuplifting, but dark.\u201d The collaboration was pure serendipity: with her album nearly wrapped, the label sent over Henderson\u2019s cover of Drake\u2019s \u201cHold On, We\u2019re Going Home,\u201d to which Tedder succinctly replied, \u201cFuck, get me in the studio with her right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to make this big record and have it played worldwide, and he knows a special formula to write songs like that,\u201d she says. \u201cWe started it in London, but just after Christmas I flew to Denver to his home, and we finished it there. I turned 18 in the booth, so we had a beer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pink wool jacket with faux fur collar by Red Valentino \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The accompanying video was filmed in New Orleans, which she calls \u201cincredible.\u201d She goes on, \u201cThere\u2019s that dark, spooky side to New Orleans, and we filmed in the swamps at night with the crocodiles.\u201d While there, Henderson went for a voodoo reading. \u201cIt was scary,\u201d she says, gleefully. \u201cThe first thing she said was, \u2018I need to tell you some dates. In April things are going to kick off, and in June is when your dreams will potentially become reality.\u2019 In April, everything goes to radio, and June is when my single goes to iTunes. It was so weird and she had no idea who I was. But it was all career- lead – no love popped up.\u201d<\/p>\n

With an imminent move back into the spotlight, she\u2019s prepared for whatever may come. \u201cMy family is so behind me, especially my father; he\u2019s mentally prepared me for everything. His advice was to \u2018stay focused, because your focus is your reality,\u2019 and I\u2019ve taken that on board so much in the past year,\u201d she admits.<\/p>\n

Unlike her X Factor alumni \u2018padre, the show\u2019s 2012 winner James Arthur, Henderson has had time and space to cultivate a sound. \u201cIt\u2019s been an advantage. I\u2019ve had a lot of time to figure out what I want and how I want to be portrayed. You can never knock James for how talented he is and I think sometimes he\u2019s misunderstood, but I\u2019ll always remember him as James I knew off the show. He was a big brother to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Black cotton and lace cardigan by M Missoni from a selection at Selfridges\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Henderson has come a long way since her public debut and it\u2019s reflected in her singing voice, her manner, and her ambitiousness. \u201cI don\u2019t wanna copy anyone, I didn\u2019t want to do a retro record. I wanted to do something new, and fresh,\u201d she says decisively. \u201cIn the beginning I was open to anything, but you figure out what your sound is, and when you go into sessions there\u2019s certain things you have to be open, and honest on. When it comes to my music, when it\u2019s your job, you can be cutthroat about things.\u201d<\/p>\n

Words:\u00a0<\/strong>Taylor Glasby<\/p>\n

Photographer:\u00a0<\/strong>Simon Emmett<\/p>\n

Fashion Editor:\u00a0<\/strong>Danielle Emerson<\/p>\n

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Hair:<\/strong> Anna Cofone at Atelier Josh Wood using Oribe<\/p>\n

Make up:<\/strong> Kelly Cornwell at Premier using Armani<\/p>\n

Manicurist:<\/strong> Ama Quashie at CLM using Nars<\/p>\n

Make up Assistance:<\/strong> Jane\u00a0Bird<\/p>\n

Fashion Assistance:<\/strong> Georgina Thomas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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