Sugababes' American energy

Friday, 10 July 2009

Sugababes say working in America has energised them

The trio have been recording their seventh album in the US after signing with Jay-Z's Roc-a-Fella label and say they loved the chance to work with singers and producers including Ne-Yo, Stargate and RedOne.

Singer Keisha Buchanan said: "I think it's given us a fresh energy again. I think the one thing we wanted to do was come back with something different. With each album we've always worked with a new producer and come out with a single which is so standout from the rest of the album.

"I think with their energy coming in, it's definitely given us some life. It's definitely got the British feel throughout the album - we've not gone away and gone 'All American' on our fans."

Her bandmate Heidi Range added: "We had a fantastic time and worked with some of the biggest producers in the world at the moment. It was a really exciting process for us."

The group have experienced several line-up changes before arriving at current formation of Keisha, Heidi and Amelle Berrabah but despite the upheaval, Keisha - the only remaining founder member - insists they have no plans to call iti a day.

She added to BBC Newsbeat: "We'll keep going just as long as we're happy. I think the moment when we're not really enjoying it anymore we'll probably call it a day. "