John Newman has revealed he got into some D.I.Y to celebrate his album topping the UK charts.
Thrilled to hear that 'Tribute' reached the number one slot earlier in 2014, he marked the occasion by building a shed, as his hectic schedule meant he couldn't do anything around the house for some time.
Discussing new collaboration 'Blame' - a song he's worked on with Calvin Harris and one that's currently number one in the UK singles chart - he said: "When I got number one with the album, me and my best friend Tom were building a shed in the garden because it was the only Sunday I'd had off in a long time, but this time I'm in LA, I've got a beautiful view in front of me - I don't want to sound egotistical - but it's amazing and I'm so proud."
However, despite his success John insists he'll now be taking a break on releasing music so he can focus on making a new record.
He added: "It's been amazing and this is a great way to finish 'Tribute', the album, I'm not going to do the stereotypical thing of releasing more off the back of this because I want to keep the door open for the things to come and I'm confident about them.
"I'm so excited, I'm out in LA at the moment writing a new album and it feels amazing so to leave the door open after this Calvin song and be back next year, I'm feeling confident."
He also insisted that the new songs make him feel great, speaking to BBC Radio 1 DJ Jameela Jamil: "I feel like I've got rid of the blemishes from the last album, that one feels like it was 'John Newman in training', but this is where it's me and this is what I want to do and it feels great."
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