Mel B 'working on new solo material'

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Mel B has revealed that she is working on new music.

The former Spice Girl told the News of the World that she has started writing her own material.

"I was in the studio last week," she said. "I've only done a handful of tracks. I'm waiting to find a sound that I'm happy with but I'm writing all my own stuff.

"I've got a lot going on this year but I'm making time to be in the studio. I was in there 'til five in the morning. I always find at night, when you've put the kids to bed, you can get into your zone."

She added: "To do an album takes time and energy. You can't have distractions going on."

Mel B also revealed that preparations for the new Spice Girls musical are underway and explained that Mamma Mia! writer Judy Cramer is working on the project.

"She's in the creative process at the moment but is listening to all of us," she said. "She's open to all five of our ideas. If it was up to me it will be out tomorrow."