Talking about… Conor Maynard

Ahead of performing his brand new single ‘Talking About’ at G-A-Y this weekend, pop boy-toy Conor Maynard spoke to James Egan about car-hopping, cameos and why Craig David makes him cry.

 


You’re doing a lot of hitchhiking around Miami in the new video for ‘Talking About’. Do you think it might have been easier to get an Uber? Or even Megabus?

It would have made a really crap video. Just me in an Uber with some grumpy driver. I’m actually in an Addison-Lee right now, so I’m basically a traitor. You’re gonna hear me get chucked out in a minute.

How was Miami?

It was amazing, we got to chill with Craig David, since he does a little cameo in the video.

I was going to ask about that!

He lives out there and he invited all of us over to his apartment, the night before the video shoot. I think he kind of forgot that even though his call time was 3pm, mine was 6am. He was pouring out shots while I was like “Please, please, let me go home!”

Wow. How did the cameo come about?

His track ‘Fill Me In’ is one of my all-time favourite songs, so when I was on tour with Jason Derulo I decided to cover it in my set. I think a fan must have recorded it and put it online. He basically then saw it, which is hilarious because he was obviously searching for himself, and tweeted me “Hey mate, just saw the cover and absolutely loved it”. I literally fanboyed in that moment. I think even a little bit of wee came out. So then we hooked up and ‘Talking About’ happened.

The power of Google Alerts.

I know. I’m waiting for the next one to pop up now.

Maybe the Weeknd and Drake will see your cover of ‘Crew Love’

That would be amazing. I fall asleep praying that will happen every day.

Craig’s in crazy shape as well, was he lifting weights between takes?

Oh my God, he’s so ripped. I didn’t know whether he was gonna sing or beat me up. Luckily, he was a really, really nice guy. But, yeah, really ripped.

I’d feel like a bundle of twigs standing next to him.

I got naked, looked in the mirror that night and broke down into tears. It was pretty depressing.

You need Craig David crisis counselling.

Exactly.

You’re performing at G-A-Y on Saturday, have you got anything special planned? 

A lot of nudity. Just kidding. Last time I performed there I took a glow stick to the face. That’s not a euphemism, it actually happened. Someone got really excited and threw their glow stick. It was a great moment and I’ll never forget it. I hold it dear to my heart.

Maybe bring a riot shield this time.

I might wear a helmet. It was a lot of fun, I’m hoping it’s just as much fun this time.

Have you partied there before?

No, I really want to! It’s annoying because I’ve got a TV appearance on Sunday Brunch really early the next morning. I don’t know if they’ll appreciate me turning up wasted.

Reeking of gin.

Yeah “sorry guys, I was at G-A-Y, had a crazy night”.

Your first single was called ‘Can’t Say No’, so I wanted to follow up on your progress: are you any better at turning girls down now? 

Well, apparently not because I have a girlfriend now. She got me.

But that means you kind of have to turn them down now, right?

Either that or get my face punched in. I’ll choose the less-painful option of ‘turning girls down’.

You’ve got to be firm.

“Be strong, Conor. Don’t do it!”

 

• Conor Maynard is at G-A-Y @ Heaven (Under the Arches, Villiers Street, Charing Cross, WC2N 6NG) on Saturday 18th April, 11pm-5am. Discount entry wristbands available at G-A-Y Bar.

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