I'm inspired by many of my friends, colleagues, and the extraordinary people I've been fortunate enough to meet along the way.

I find that the love we share fills me up and makes me see and appreciate life in a different way.

Writing in my journal keeps me focused on my spirit and what I need or feel.

I can do what I want to do, lucky me. But when these people are coming at me and asking these things, they don't really care about me. And I have felt like there were all these people who just wanted to use me.

My music comes from many, many, many places. My emotions, my feelings, my thoughts, and conversations I have with people I know who influence me.

When I was a kid I'd practise Chopin on piano - and I love Chopin! He's my dawg! Then I'd go out on the stoop and blast the radio. I'm from New York, the concrete jungle. Hip-hop influenced me from day one.

Love me like you'll never see me again.