I would say that my peak was making my first million at the ripe age of 29, after the first album.

I'm used to getting up at 7, getting breakfast, getting the kids off to school, and doing the mommy thing and the wife thing and the daughter thing.

I say if it's going to be done, let's do it. Let's not put it in the hands of fate. Let's not put it in the hands of someone who doesn't know me. I know me best. Then take a breath and go ahead.

Typically, the theme of my albums, if there is a theme, is, 'How does it feel?' And that always leads to love songs. It just does.

Most artists are notoriously insecure, and I fall into that category.

I dont think being black has held me back at all. Being black makes you strong.

You leave home to seek your fortune and, when you get it, you go home and share it with your family.