Leigh-Anne Pinnock, one quarter of breakthrough girl group Little Mix, recently opened up about her experiences of feeling unappreciated and neglected in the pop industry. In a candid interview, he expressed his frustration, sadness and anger at being marginalized in an entertainment world he described as “very white.”
The English singer-songwriter is now set to go solo in her career with her soon-to-be-released debut single, “Don’t Say Love,” which describes her trying to “escape feeling neglected and unappreciated.”
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock Claims She Was Marginalized
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Since their inception on the reality TV show “The X Factor” in 2011, Little Mix have become a global sensation, captivating audiences with their empowering songs and strong female friendships. The group, initially consisting of Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, and Jade Thirlwall, went on to achieve great success in the music industry after winning the reality show.
Pinnock’s contribution to Little Mix’s success is undeniable. From his powerful vocals to his dynamic stage presence, he left an indelible mark on the band’s identity. However, she recently revealed she feels “ignored” in Little Mix and the wider music industry.
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In a candid interview with British Vogue, Pinnock expressed her frustration at being underrepresented as a black woman among her bandmates and the industry in general. He admitted to feeling “frustrated, sad, and angry” about the lack of recognition he received compared to his white bandmates.
“The pop industry is very white, we have a predominantly white fan base,” she shared. “It took me a long time to understand why I felt so unappreciated. I only blame myself.”
She added, “My family would be like, ‘Oh, Leigh, you’re getting the same money. It’s okay.’ I cannot accept it.”
Leigh-Anne Pinnock Goes Solo
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Following her candid revelations about the challenges she faces as a black woman in the music industry and girl group Little Mix, the mother-of-two has taken a major step in her career by announcing her solo venture. The singer is set to release her debut single, “Don’t Say Love,” on Friday, which aims to provide a deeper understanding of the frustrations she experienced in the group.
“Don’t Say Love is about wanting to be loved wholeheartedly, [like] the love I have for myself,” he explained. “If it’s not that, then I don’t want it. That’s the journey, getting there.”
He continued, “In the band and in my career, I really felt a lot of times I was ignored and unappreciated. I really wanted to convey those emotions in the video: frustration, sadness, anger.”
“I want to convey that in my first single, so I can leave that girl and that feeling in the past.”
She Says Being Cast In A Little Mix Was ‘The Best Thing That Ever Happened’
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Despite expressing her frustrations and challenges in the music industry, Pinnock made it clear that acting in Little Mix was “the best thing that ever happened” to her. While talking about the biases and inequities he faced, he emphasized that being part of the group brought great joy, personal growth and unforgettable experiences as it also allowed them to create “a lasting legacy.”
“I think everything has to happen the way it does,” he explained. “I got to meet my sisters and be in the biggest girl group in the world and make music that touches people’s hearts. We have created a lasting legacy.”
Pinnock continued, “I wouldn’t have been prepared five years ago to do this. I remember when they said, I can see you in a women’s group – I’ll take anything, I don’t care, put me in any mixed group, what only!”
Leigh-Anne Pinnock Wants More
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Elsewhere, in a chat with him British Voguethe singer seems to explain that he wants more for himself, hence, the need for him to break the limiting shackles and do everything himself.
“There’s a fire that I’ve had in me since I was young, and it’s really important for me to show my younger self,” he said. “Because when I was put in the group, it was like, ‘Oh, is this it? Is this feeling supposed to come with it – not really feeling appreciated?’”
“Even though I had the best time of my life, the pain was so palpable. I owe it to my younger self to step out and do this myself,” added the singer.
When asked why Little Mix disbanded, Pinnock stated that the group felt the end of their time together had come, and it was time to “spread our wings.”
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