I’d love to chat about the communities you’ve built around your music, too. You recently played a sellout headline set at Mighty Hoopla in London. Was that an amazing experience?

I’m so glad people enjoyed the show, it was such a great way to kick off Pride month. My outfit was designed by Bang London, who also did an outfit for me to wear at Isle of MTV Malta. But in terms of the outfit inspiration, I’ve always loved drag. And I’m inspired by my friends like Tynomi Banks, who tours with me, and Queen Kong, who I’ve performed on stage with.

Outside of that, though, speaking of the queer community, I couldn’t be more honoured to be a part of it through my music; I just feel so grateful. From the beginning, my queer fans have been showing up for me. Since day one, they’ve always recognised the sense of individuality in my music and the idea of staying true to yourself. And that’s just been so rewarding.

With so many different groups of fans, I think it’s safe to say many will see you as a role model. How does that feel?

It’s a role I take seriously. I met Raye two days ago when we both played Isle of MTV Malta, and she told me that when she was younger she would listen to my first two albums in her room with the door closed. And she was eight or nine years old then, and I take that stuff really seriously. I have to walk the walk, I can’t just talk the talk. I told her what she is doing is amazing and her voice and message are so important and empowering, and it makes me super-happy to see girls like her doing so well with that. And it all makes me think, I really do have to be conscious of what message I put into the world at all times. I need to remember why I’m here, embrace everything and stay open.

Nelly Furtado’s new single Corazón (feat. Bomba Estéreo) is out now. Her seventh studio album, 7, is out on 20 September.

“It’s about making music that people can celebrate to” – Nelly Furtado on her new album, inspiring Gen Z and how she’s embracing her ADHD in the studio