The gritty streets of East London seemed an unlikely launching pad for one of Britain's most revered and flamboyant stars. But with towering ambition, unshakable determination, and a voice that simply wouldn't be denied, Paloma Faith defied all expectations to become a true iconoclast of soul.
In this exhilarating biography, you'll trek alongside the aspiring singer as she births her stratospheric career from humble beginnings of busking and tending bar. Feel her brew of hope and despair as record labels repeatedly rejected her unconventional retro style. Revel in her hard-fought breakthrough and meteoric rise powered by a soul-quaking voice and lyrics tackling everything from heartbreak to modern womanhood.
With hit singles like "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" and an aesthetic of nostalgic Hollywood glamour, Faith blurred genre lines and shattered norms. Yet her path blazed with hurdles - crippling stage fright, industry sexism, and constant pressure to compromise her authenticity.
Through insiders' anecdotes brimming with laughter and tears, you'll experience the grit and glamour fueling Faith's rise as a defiant, irreverent, and uncompromising talent. It's an electrifying exploration of the perseverance required to overcome obstacles and unapologetically become one's true self.
Immerse yourself in Paloma Faith's unconventional journey from the dimly-lit pub stages to the blindingly bright spotlight of international stardom. You'll never see the path of a true original the same way again.