paul frostick, bbc news. it big in the united states. she's been talking to the bbc about her identity as a muslim singer, and what the music industry is like for young women. # you call me on a lazy afternoon. # asking me what i want, let's find something to do. # baby, i'll be down, down, down, down, down, down, down. for a lot people, it's interesting to see a malay muslim girl really just like doing it in the us. where i come from it is very normal, you know? a lot of malay muslim girls, we love music. it'sjust me being me. a lot of people don't agree, probably. some don't agree with me doing music, but why should i change? i've been doing this all my life. some people arejust, like, oh, she should change into a more sexy artist. but why should i change because that's not me as well. the way i practise my religion is mine, it's not somebody else's and i have to constantly remind myself that. being a young girl in the music industry, it can be really tricky. people are always trying to tell you what to do.