In school, I studied psychology, linguistics, neuroscience. I understand that there is a real lack of respect for the brain.

In school, I studied psychology, linguistics, neuroscience. I understand that there is a real lack of respect for the brain.

People need to spread love towards strangers. We all bleed the same blood and we are all part of a global community now.

The Internet helps break down so many barriers. People start to see what's happening around the world, they feel more of a oneness and they get information all at the same time, so that helps.

Industry executives sacrificed art for what sells and mega-stars now saturate the market with the same tired lyrics.

We develop social systems for the handicapped, but when you're handicapped in your mind, society doesn't handle those situations well. I think we don't recognize or acknowledge the power of messages and how deeply affected we all are by the messages we receive from the media.

In hip-hop, I wasn't very focused on delivering a message. It was just a string of lines that didn't connect. What I wanted to do is write stories... and affect someone's emotions with that song. I think as a soul singer, I'm able to accomplish that.