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Cheryl Fernandez-Versini wanted "to go back to the pop route" for her new album.
The 31-year-old singer is set to release her fourth LP 'Only Human' in November and she admits she wanted to include a mixture of genres to put a "fun" spin on the collection.
Speaking to MTV News UK, she said: "The album is the most versatile album I've done so far. There's a lot of flavours on there. I wanted to go back to the pop route and do a lot of pop, there's a bit of RnB on there, a bit of 90s dance vibes, I mean it's just fun, you know it's hopeful, it's up-lifting."
She added: "I just want people to enjoy themselves for an hour... I'm not saving lives, I'm making pop music you know."
Meanwhile, the brunette beauty - who recently got married to her beau Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini following a whirlwind romance - wants to drop her surname and be known as "just Cheryl" in her professional work because her fans are struggling to pronounce her marital moniker.
She explained: "It's just Cheryl, keeps everything simple, people seem to be having a hard time so you can just call us Cheryl."

Beyoncé didn't want Nicki Minaj to "hold back" in their new 'Flawless' remix.
The 32-year-old singer wanted the 31-year-old rapper - whose real name is Onika Maraj - to let loose when she recorded her verse for the re-worked track.
Speaking on radio station Hot 97, Nicki said: "A month or two ago, Gee [Roberson] called me when I was on my way to Vegas and said, 'Beyoncé wants you to remix to 'Flawless'.
"After I got proper medical help and started breathing again, I was like, 'What?'
"She sent me a version that she wanted. She told me, 'I want you to be you. I don't want you to hold back.'
"I was actually in New York writing the verse. I recorded the verse in New York and she stopped by the studio. She was such a sweetheart. She was hyping me up, 'Do your thing. Don't hold back. Go in.' "
However, the busty brunette admits she didn't think a collaboration with Beyoncé would ever happen at this stage in her career.
She explained: "I figured that eventually we would do something together. I mean, I'm not gonna lie. Recently I thought it would never happen because I felt like if she was going to ask me, she would have asked."
She added: "I think the stars aligned the right way. We are just in the right places in our careers that it makes sense now."
'Flawless Remix' was released last weekend.

Paramore's Hayley Williams has to do stretches so she doesn't injure herself head banging.
The 25-year-old singer makes sure she warms up her neck before taking to the stage because she's worried she'll hurt herself when she violently shakes her head around to the music.
She told the Daily Star newspaper: "These days I have to do stretches so I don't hurt my neck head banging. I'm loving it but I might collapse at one of these shows."
However, Hayley isn't the only one worried about injuring herself when she performs at Leeds and Reading festival later this month as her bandmate Jeremy Davis, 29, suffered a hernia on the band's recent US tour and is hoping to be recovered in time.
Meanwhile, Hayley recently admitted she feels "uncomfortable" being the lead singer for the band, which is completed by Taylor York, even a decade after they formed in 2004.
She said previously: "I'm still surprised when I feel uncomfortable with it after 10 years.
"It's funny when I feel left out, or in the cold, and everyone's focusing on me. Onstage, it's so much about the music that I feel comfortable.
"But being the frontwoman is not an easy job, it's something I'm really proud to be getting better at; performing really well, singing really well and speaking to the crowd - that's the part I'm most nervous about, like "What do I say that makes me sound cool?" - but also trying to keep it the same way that it felt when we were in clubs."

Rita Ora has been working with will.i.am on her upcoming album.
The 23-year-old singer announced she is teaming up with the former Black Eyed Peas star, 39, last night (04.08.14) after she tagged him in a picture from the recording studio she posted on her Instagram account.
She accompanied the snap with the caption: "Last night. Oooooooo what we cooking up in here!! So excited @iamwill. (sic)."
This isn't the first time will.i.am and Rita have worked together as he also helped to produce her debut album 'Ora' two years ago and featured on one of the tracks, 'Fall In Love.'
Meanwhile, the rapper joins an already long list of stars - including Jay Z and Prince - who are also signed on to appear on Rita's forthcoming release.
However, the blonde beauty found herself in a spot of bother recently after her ex-boyfriend Calvin Harris - with whom she recorded hit single 'I Will Never Let You Down' - reportedly banned her from releasing any more tracks they penned and made together.
A source said previously: "Rita's album has hit a bit of a road block after Calvin pulled all the songs he had worked on for the project before they split.
"He'd made a lot of songs for her but they're now likely to go to other artists."
The eagerly-awaited record, which is yet to be given a title, is set for release later this year.

Adele, One Direction and Take That will go head-to-head with their new albums.
The 'Skyfall' singer is reportedly planning to release her long-awaited third album - which is expected to be called '25' - in the UK on November 24, the same date the 'Little Things' hitmakers' record company and the 'Greatest Day' band's frontman Gary Barlow have been eyeing for their new records in order to cash in on the busy Christmas markets.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Adele is finally ready to unleash 25 and as the world's top-selling star, you'd imagine nobody would dare compete with her.
"But One Direction are up for the fight. Bosses at their label, Sony, have also pencilled in November 24 as the day for the global launch of their fourth album.
"Gary Barlow also wants Take That's new album to come out with plenty of shopping days before Christmas, so there could be a clash."
And the trio could face even more competition to take the number one slot on the album charts, as U2, Coldplay and Kanye West are all expected to release new records in the latter part of 2014.
Adele - whose last album, '21' was released in 2011 - previously hinted the LP would be called '25' after she turned 26 years old in May.
She made a post on her Twitter account which read: "Bye bye 25... See you again later in the year x (sic)"
The title '25' follows on from the age-related names of her last two records, '19' and '21'.

Laura Mvula is tired of being criticised for her image.
The 'Green Garden' singer has admitted she hates celebrity culture and doesn't like that she's constantly being made to feel like she's not good enough because of her image rather than because people don't think she's talented.
She explained: "Celebrity is so rampant in our culture. I loathe it. We are driven by this weird world that's so complex, yet has no substance.
"I stumbled across something on the internet recently that said I'd chosen the wrong dress and my figure was all wrong."
The 28-year-old star wants to raise awareness about healthy body image through her music so young girls don't have to grow up feeling like she did.
Laura added to The Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine: "I think a lot about body image and the ideal we're subconsciously nurtured to aspire to. With 'That's Alright' I wanted to express that I'm tired of being made to feel like I lack because of what society projects on to me."

Spandau Ballet are to record their first new album in 25 years.
The new wave group - comprised of Tony Hadley, Gary Kemp and his brother Gary Kemp, Steve Norman and John Keeble - confirmed via their Twitter account that they are heading into the studio for lay down their first original release since 1989.
Gary Kemp said: "My bro @realmartinkemp lays down Spandau bass while Trevor looks on ... Guitar overdubs for new songs in progress. Obviously enjoying it too (sic)"
Martin added: "@garyjkemp smashing it in the Studio today laying down guitar on new @Spandau_Ballet tracks! (sic)"
It's also been revealed that Spandau Ballet are working with iconic pop producer Trevor Horn, who has previously worked with Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Pet Shop Boys.
The group initially split in 1989, but managed to put their differences aside for a world tour in 2009.
Shortly afterwards, the boys released 'Once More', an album that largely consisted of re-worked versions of their classic tracks.
However, their new release will feature entirely original material and although a release date is still to be announced, their new documentary 'Soul Boys of the Western World' will be available in October.

Jessie Ware is to release her new album in October - but Russell Crowe has already praised the LP after getting an early listen.
The 29-year-old singer announced on her Twitter page today (04.08.14) that she will bring out her hotly-anticipated second LP 'Tough Love' on October 6, and has confirmed the tracklisting.
She posted: "Morning! I have an announcement: TOUGH LOVE, my second album is out on 6th Oct. Pre-order ... I love it, Hope you do. x (sic)"
Although the album isn't out for two months, Hollywood A-lister Crowe has someone managed to get his hands on a copy.
After listening to the LP, the 'Noah' star has urged his fans to go out and buy the "beautiful" record when it's out.
He tweeted: "Had the privilege of hearing @JessieWare new album Tough Love. Beautiful work. Check it out when you can. (sic)".
Jessie has collaborated with a host of producers and songwriters on 'Tough Love' including Ed Sheeran, Miguel, Japanese production duo BenZel, James Ford and Drake producer Nineteen85.
The 'If You're Never Gonna Move' singer will play two UK concerts at the St John at Hackney Church in London and the Manchester Cathedral on October 2 and October 3 respectively to coincide with the release of 'Tough Love'.

Lily Allen has "no control" over her career.
The 29-year-old singer - whose recent album 'Sheezus' debuted at number one before quickly plummeting - bemoaned music executives choosing which of her new tracks are released as singles.
During a pre-recorded interview on Australian breakfast show 'Weekend Sunrise', she said: "The actual industry side is messed up. I've got no control over a lot of it.
"They kind of made decisions for the wrong reasons. You deliver a body of work and then they basically put it into a market research machine and decide which singles will be released."
Despite this, the London-born musician says she's "100 per cent" happy with 'Sheezus', which features the singles 'Hard Out Here' and 'Air Balloon'.
Last week, meanwhile, it was revealed plans to include a score Lily had written for the new 'Bridget Jones' musical had been scrapped.
Writer Helen Fielding has decided to re-write the stage production and no longer requires the services of the 'Not Fair' hitmaker.
Lily told The Sun newspaper: "I wrote some great music for it but Helen Fielding wants to go back and write a whole new story.
"It's been a long-term project and I was happy to do my bit but I'm now out of the picture."