Melanie C is about to drop her ninth solo record and embark on a tour.

The 51-year-old singer - full name Melanie Chisholm - says her new album embraces "electronic pop music" more than her previous records.

She told the Sunday Mirror newspaper's No Filter column: "My new album is done and ready to go.

"The last few albums, I've been leaning more towards electronic pop music.

"And with this one, I really wanted to embrace that more, with dance music and all the DJing I've been doing.

"I just wanted to have fun with it and create something I love.

"The album is done, and news will be coming soon."

Despite enjoying global success as a member of the iconic girl group Spice Girls - formed of Melanie C, Mel B, 50, Victoria Beckham, 51, Geri Halliwell-Horner, 53, and 49 year old Emma Bunt

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