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Mabel is the second cover star of CLASH 130.
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As she marks nearly ten years of creating pop hits, Mabel’s rise to fame has been notable. In just a few years, she achieved multiple top ten hits, earned platinum records, and received a renowned BRIT award. However, behind the scenes, the artist felt uneasy. Disillusioned by the demands of a relentless industry and constrained by a media landscape that stifled her creativity, Mabel chose to take a step back and find some peace.
Now, after a self-imposed break, Mabel is ready for a comeback. This new phase represents a transition; over the past few years, the singer has refined her songwriting, becoming more adept at identifying her authentic voice apart from external influences. As she wraps up her twenties, Mabel isn’t pursuing an ideal or trend; instead, she’s embracing her own unique impulses.
In this revealing cover interview, the London artist delves into her nomadic upbringing, considering her family’s lasting impact and the relationships she’s nurturing on her own terms.
Mabel shares her triumphs, challenges, and the creative renaissance she is experiencing in this narrative of resilience. “For me, it was all about resetting the canvas,” she tells CLASH. “It’s about letting people know that I’m in control, that I call the shots.”
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Words: Ana Lamond
Photography: Carlos Duro Yagüe
Fashion: Simone Beyene
Makeup: Hila Karmand at Arch Agency
Hair: Shamara Roper at Arch Agency
Creative Direction: Rob Meyers
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Mabel is the second feature of CLASH 130. Reserve your copy now HERE. Celebrating nearly ten years of creating pop hits, Mabel’s rise on television has been remarkable.