United Kingdom, Jan. 22 -- Raye "prefers" herself after discovering "discipline and abstinence".

The Where Is My Husband!' singer admitted the process of making her upcoming as-yet-untitled second album is much different to when she was recording her debut, My 21st Century Blues, because she is largely sober these days.

She told America's Elle magazine: "A lot of My 21st Century Blues, I was up in the clouds, rolling a blunt.

"I like that I've come down to earth to write these lyrics. I prefer myself like this. I've found discipline and abstinence in my life, and it's a beautiful thing. I'll have a nice glass of wine every now and then, but I'm no longer drinking to fix or bury or numb or escape."

The 28-year-old star had a "lot of da...