It's not until I hear songs that I've done, that I realize how much of an inspiration music from the '60s and '70s has been.

A Minor is one of my all-time favorite keys to play in. It's a very moody key, and also 'A' is the first letter of my name. It just represents the songs through my eyes.

The smaller you strip things down, the more you depend on the songs and yourself, as opposed to arrangements.

Stevie Wonder's records introduced me to '70s soul when I was 12 or 13.

I would hate to make music and people love me for something that isn't me.

I think there was something about being in a tough environment that gave me a certain drive.

My mom is definitely my rock.