Ronan told me "It's taken me 12 years but I feel it's the best I've ever done. There's a rap track and a dance album, it's different and I'm really really genuinely excited about it. It's the best record I could make."

Ronan will tour the album in 2013 across the UK as well starring in his first ever motion picture "Goddess" which co-stars Laura Michelle Kelly " it's a romantic comedy and musical- the film will feature 7 songs and it was just such an amazing experience." And look out for Ronan's cameo in the new Keith Lemon movie!

The video for lead single "Fires" will also form part of a short-film in which Ronan explores some of the personal journey he's been on in the last two years.

Earlier this week, Ronan partied with the likes of Damian Lewis, Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams and Jessie J at the GQ Men of the Year Awards and will return to Australia soon for the new series of The X Factor.

My favourite tracks on Fires- I've Got You, Lullaby, Oxygen and NYC Girl.

Listen to Ronan chatting to me here.