Maya Jama on imposter syndrome, creepy DMs and Drake's name-drop

<p>From the first record she ever bought and song that soundtracked her first dance with a boy to her anthems for success and the song that defined 2020, Maya Jama talks to Straight Up all about her most formative songs.</p> <p>Maya also revealed the pressures of imposter syndrome and finding a work life balance after three years of no holidays, her ambitions to get more women behind the camera, her funniest radio fails and her top tips for success.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>This episode of Straight Up has three wonderful sponsors. First up Vivir Tequila, which we drank in our Paloma cocktails with Maya. It's also perfect in margaritas! Fans of Straight Up can get a 10 per cent discount with the code MAYAJAMA10 via </em><a href="https://www.vivirtequila.com/"><em>vivirtequila.com</em></a></p> <p><em>Then we have Chick n Sours, who make the best fried chicken burgers and sour cocktails in London that are loved by everyone from Mike Skinner to Usher. They've just launched a range of DIY meal kits for delivery across London, which are utterly delicious. Order yours from </em><a href="https://www.chicknsours.co.uk/"><em>chicknsours.co.uk</em></a></p> <p><em>And finally the independent jeweller Katie Mullally, whose gorgeous handmade collections are all hallmarked at either the London or Dublin Assay Office and are therefore an investment for life. Check out her designs at </em><a href="https://www.katiemullally.co.uk/"><em>katiemullally.co.uk</em></a></p> <p><strong>Straight Up's music and editing is by Marlon Percy</strong></p>