I really wanted my music to reflect my personal life and what I set out to do every day.

I remember the excitement of being a new artist. When up and coming artists ask me like, "Any advice you have for me?" I always say, "Take it all in because you'll never be a new artist again".

If people wanted to fight me-because of my hair or because my skin was too dark-then I fought them

When you're listening to my album, I want you to know that things happen and eventually you get over it

I always say, "When you know it's right, everything will fall into place."

I like to go into the studio and let things happen. I like to just let the session take on. I don't want to have to clock in at nine and end at eight. That's just not me, that's not how my creativity flows.

I really wanted my music to reflect my personal life and what I set out to do every day.