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Leigh-Anne Pinnock's Empowering Solo Debut: A Journey of Identity

2/20/2026

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Leigh-Anne Pinnock of Little Mix reflects on her journey as a mixed-race artist in her solo debut, My Ego Told Me To.
She describes her X Factor confidence at 19 as "delusional".
Pinnock faced industry challenges, including ghosting by her label and identity struggles as the only black member of Little Mix.
Her experiences with race and confidence shaped her music, culminating in an album with Caribbean influences and collaborations.

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Story summary

Leigh-Anne Pinnock of Little Mix reflects on her journey as a mixed-race artist in her solo debut, My Ego Told Me To.
She describes her X Factor confidence at 19 as "delusional".
Pinnock faced industry challenges, including ghosting by her label and identity struggles as the only black member of Little Mix.
Her experiences with race and confidence shaped her music, culminating in an album with Caribbean influences and collaborations.