Source: Top Of The Pops Magazine.
11am

Got up and had a shower but there was no time for breakfast cos I woke up late. I was partying too hard last night. Today is the very first time I’ve ever seen the sun in London even though I’ve been here five times now, so I decide to go for a bright stage outfit, despite the fact that I’m not usually the brightest guy - clothes-wise!

2.30pm

Arrive at the TOTP studios for our soundcheck which goes really well, even though I’m stressed because one of my homeboys is missing! We went out to fresh ‘n’ Funky at the Hanover Grand last night (my favourite club in London) and he hasn’t been seen since! We stop long enough to get lunch at the TOTP canteen - pasta with a cheesy sauce - it’s really good unlike last time when the food was horrible!

3pm

Back at the hotel I get straight on the phone to my manager in the States to check what work’s coming up for me. Whenever I come over to Europe she plans loads of work for when I get back home!

3.30pm

My hotel room looks out over Kensington Park and there are loads of people out there enjoying the sun. I’m not tempted to go out and join them, I need a nap!

7pm

Back at the studios I do a shoot with TOTP magazine. It looks really cool by the look of the Polaroids. I’m one of the last to record tonight so I spend most of the evening playing snooker with my homeboys and my new friend Gary from Reef. I’ve never played snooker before and I’m not too hot on the rules. The tables are too big!

9.45pm

Finally we record Bye Bye Baby - in one take. I love doing TOTP. Last week I was in a casino in Las Vegas and the card dealer goes, "Hey, you know what? I saw you on Top Of The Pops!" and after that I started winning!

10.30pm

We’re off to my favourite Jamaican Restaurant, Cottons. I usually have the jerk chicken, rice and peas. I’m in London over the weekend so I’m definitely going to do some more clubbing. I dont get much chance in the States, so I really make the most of it when I’m here!

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