KT Tunstall: “Azealia Banks doesn’t say nice stuff about people that often”

nme.com:

KT Tunstall has spoken to NME about Azealia Banks calling for her to collaborate with Beyoncé, as well as sharing her admiration for new and rising songwriters.Back in March, Tunstall made headlines when she was namechecked by the controversial rapper when discussing Beyoncé’s acclaimed country album, ‘Cowboy Carter’.

In her comments, Banks complained about the absence of Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves, before claiming that she “personally would have jumped out of my seat for a KT Tunstall appearance” on the record.Responding to the comment by sharing NME‘s article, Tunstall has since replied on social media, jokingly writing: “To be fair, I’d have 100% got off the couch.”The pair’s friendship was soon sealed in a series of follow-up social media posts complimenting one another.A post shared by Azealia Banks (@azealiabanksforever)Now, when speaking to NME on the red carpet of the 2024 Ivor Novellos in London yesterday (Thursday May 23), the Scottish singer-songwriter discussed her excitement.“I was just really thrilled, because Azealia doesn’t say nice stuff about people that often,” she said. “I was completely surprised by it.

I love that she was aware of me. I’m not as mainstream as a lot of other stuff, but ‘Suddenly I See’ was obviously a huge hit and everything.

It was a huge compliment.“I do the odd DJ set and ‘212’ is an absolute must, every time. She’s a hugely talented girl. She takes on the world on a daily basis.”And has Beyoncé been in touch about a collab yet?“I can’t stop the phone ringing,” Tunstall joked. “I’ve had to put it on silent.