Sonique: 'I didn't want to write a song about rejection. I wanted to write about how powerful love feels, even when it's one-sided'

"I'm resilient. I've been through lots of highs and lows including a health battle with cancer and I'm still here, still standing, still singing."

"In the summer of 2009, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. A year later, following operations and months of chemo, she got the all-clear. To mark her good news, she released a version of Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Want to Have Fun, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK."

Sonique describes herself as resilient, having navigated significant life challenges including a battle with cancer. In 2009, she received a breast cancer diagnosis and underwent operations and chemotherapy before achieving remission a year later. Following her recovery, she released a cover of Cyndi Lauper's 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' to support Cancer Research UK. Her music, particularly her hit 'It Feels So Good,' has resonated deeply with audiences who credit the song with helping them endure heartbreak, illness, and loss. Her continued presence in music demonstrates her determination and strength.

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