RAG'N'BONE MAN: THE ONLY OTHER JOB I'VE LOVED WAS BEING A CARER

You might expect Rag’n’Bone Man to be arrogant with the fastest-selling male album debut of the 2010s, winning two BRITs and touring with Shania Twain. But Rory Graham is shy and self deprecating, seemingly unaware of his star - and therefore immediately likeable.

Before the astronomical success of “Human”, Rory spent years in the underground music scene, alongside being a carer - the best job he’s had besides being a popstar. Rory and I chat about school bullies, and he opens up about losing his mum and how the grief hits differently being a parent himself. We also chat about blended families and shares the story of how he met his fiancé.

Joking about how he was tired of moving people to tears with his music, Rory’s third album, 'What Do You Believe In?' is a new sound and shows he’s much more than just that incredible voice - he’s a man who’s lived, loved and learned to appreciate every step of his journey.

00:00 Meeting Whoopie Goldberg
02:10 How do you keep confidence whilst in the industry
03:50 Why the only other job that I have loved was being a carer
10:50 Ageism within the music industry
12:30 Starting my career from an open mic night
15:25 Jamie shows me his rapping skills
16:40 How I gave up rapping and pursued singing
19:40 I am an introvert but confident in my abilities
20:40 Opening up about my mum passing away
23:00 Getting bullied when I was in school
27:45 What music I was into when I was younger
28:50 Discuss my new album 'What Do You Believe In?’
33:45 How I deal with heartbreak and share how I met my fiance
34:55 Meeting Jamie for the first time on a boat
37:00 Going from an underground to an international artist
40:30 How I handle being famous
42:40 The love I have for my blended family
46:35 Final eight questions
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