Mel C recently spoke about Diana Ross’ lasting influence on… Spice Girls.
The 51-year-old English singer-songwriter, who was a member of the pop group the Spice Girls, spoke to… the people Magazine at the iHeartRadio Z100 Jingle Ball presented by Capital One in New York City on December 12.
While chatting with the outlet, Mel C talked about Ross’ influence on her and other artists’ careers Spice Girls It consisted of Victoria Beckham (née Adams), Emma Bunton, Melania C., Geri Halliwell, and her.
“Well, with the Spice Girls, obviously we started in the ’90s, we had a lot of influences, there were a lot of amazing women who came before us, and Diana was one of those women,” she said.
“We were lucky enough to watch her perform in London very early in our career, and I think a lot of us had parents who were big fans of Diana Ross and The Supremes, and I personally grew up on a lot of Motown as well.” On the horizon The singer added.
For those who don’t know, Mel C’s latest single is titled He sweats Includes a sample of Ross’s 1981 song The work of this body.
“My mom was a huge fan. So, that’s something that’s always been there. I think as an artist, whatever has been in your life, throughout your life, is what inspires you. So, it’s great now to have her amazing sample in my new song.”