I wanted to be different and original but still have it be something my fans could get into. There also are some big, beautiful ballads. I told my producers that I wanted tracks that are going to blow up in the clubs, but I also wanted songs that were very melodic and with a lot of instrumentation.

It’s in how you carry yourself. I’ve always been a very mature person, and I’ve always known what I wanted. And I go after it no matter what.

I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person.

My parents just tell me, ‘If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.’

If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it's always cool. The kids are amazing.

There is always a bit of pressure to do a good album - to do good work, period. I really put a lot of pressure on myself, more so than other people. But I try not to let that overwhelm me to the point where I can't even do good work. I just put it aside and do the best that I know that I can.

That's why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.