The Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler “hated every moment” of her foray into the world of pop music several years ago. The actress recorded critically panned album Here To Heaven in 2001, but insists it was “one of the worst things” she has ever done – and was only released to cash in on her popularity as Meadow Soprano in the mob TV show.

She tells PageSix.com, “There was no creative process at all. It was a very packaged thing, and people were wanting to capitalize on The Sopranos.

“I take responsibility – I was part of it – but I hated every moment of it. I was faking it the whole time.”