Nadia Rose's dream festival: 'We'd search for Kim Kardashian's earrings in the sea'
Location
It’s got to be Bora Bora. It’s always been a dream for me to get over there. I love how secluded it is and it’s super–luxurious. I could really get into my spiritual bag over there, and it’s got a nice sensual vibe so it’s a good spot for romance as well.
The headline act
I’ve got to have Jill Scott headlining. I’ve watched some of her gigs online and I’ve heard she’s amazing live, but I’ve not seen her in the flesh before. That’s always been a dream for me in itself, but to see her in this sensual, romantic and secluded setting? Yes, please – inject it!
Five more acts
Snoh Aalegra makes perfect sense with Jill Scott headlining, as she gives off that sensual feeling. Her tone and the setting just go hand in hand and I loved her latest album Ugh, Those Feels Again, so I’d want to hear every song off that.
Next would be Koffee. What she’s done for reggae has been so inspiring to see. I saw her live at Pop Brixton last year and I was so gassed, I was on my friend’s shoulders and she pointed me out when she was on stage and showed me some love which was just crazy. It was one of the ultimate gig moments for me. I’ve seen her a few more times since then and she’s just a fantastic human being as well as an incredible artist.
Keeping it in the Jamaican realm, I’ve got to bring Spice. She would do exactly what her name suggests and just spice it all up. She would really complement the nice sensual moments from Jill Scott and Snoh Aalegra but she would just turn things on its head and get things really nasty and naughty – exactly what we need!
Junglepussy is phenomenal and stands for women’s empowerment. I really consider her to be a rap goddess and she brings serious energy along with softer vibes as she’s got a really versatile catalogue. She’s absolutely gorgeous as well, so seeing her with the backdrop of Bora Bora would be immense.
Last, a very close friend of mine, Bree Runway, who is absolutely smashing the game right now. She’s got this amazing fusion of pop, rap and hip-hop that’s a bit like my music, but, while mine is more on the rap side of things, she’s a bit more pop. Her visuals are incredible, too, so I know that the production would be phenomenal.
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The non-musical activity
My mum loves watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians and there was one infamous moment when Kim lost her earring in the sea while holidaying in Bora Bora. It would be really dope to have the activity be a competition to find Kim Kardashian’s missing earring, which would be the prize as well. I’m not a huge fan of them myself, but I guess it’s a secondhand love that I have for them from my mum as I see how happy it makes her when she watches the show.
The food
On the topic of my mum, a lot of people know that she has the title of Jollof Queen: she makes the best jollof rice. I know that everyone can be a bit biased and say that about their mum, but that’s truly the consensus for everyone who tries her food. I would also have lots of avocado, so you can make guacamole or have it sliced if you want. Avocado stations everywhere!
• Nadia Rose’s EP First Class is out 7 August on Qwerky Entertainment
