I don't have to go back to Australia until next year to finish shooting [the "Matrix" sequels]. It actually works out great, because I have the time needed to support the album and tour. ... It's kind of hard juggling both of them, because it's double the workload. But the way I look at is I just let it work itself out, let it flow. If I don't think about it, it won't drive me crazy.

People are gonna look up to me because I'm young, black, and female.

I don't think about my previous success. I'm happy that the work I've done has been very successful.

I don't feel I made any sacrifices at all. I'm doing my best to juggle.

I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget.

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 really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect.