Well over a year and a half ago I found a singer on YouTube. I fell in love, but kept my love quiet. Gradually, I saw this wonderful creation creep up on various radio and music telly stations. I was happy. I was happy that this person was getting recognition.

Last year during a shitty time of my life I Am Not Robot was on the telly. The words grabbed me and I felt somewhat okay. I didn’t feel so shit and the like. I got hold of the demos of Marina’s songs and I was just honoured to have them. I rad her blog and was grateful that a singer with something valid to say was around. She saw the corruption within the media and music business. She had a brain and it was wonderful. Truly wonderful. Her words took hold of me and I was in awe of Marina. I’m still in awe of her.

I remember seeing her perform on Jools Holland this year and being so so proud. Then on KCRW in America. Emotional. When her album came out, I was so proud to have her CD finally in my hands.

But there is one song that means the world to me. I don’t like being too personal but some things you just have to throw out there. Guilty is my favourite Marina song. The song means so much to me. I cannot even describe why. Well, I probably can-I just can’t do it here. If I ever met Marina, I’d just thank her for it. It’s given me closure and able to move forward and accept. The whole album says things I can’t ever say- but Guilty more than the others.

For those who don’t “get” Marina, you’re missing out. She is stunning. Truly stunning. She’s amazing. She’s like…your best friend although you’ve never met. You can feel alone, but play her album and you’re fine.

I’m proud of all Marina’s achieved and I’m proud to be a Diamond.

Marina-thank you.

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