You have to envision your life, and then go backwards.

Honolulu is a melting pot.

People can hear my songs are coming from something real. I mean what I say; I'm not just writing to impress critics or young girls, or older girls. The way I talk is the way I write a song.

I want people to think of Hawaii and think of palm trees and magical islands and Bruno Mars.

Oh every time I close my eyes I see my name in shining lights

You're amazing, just the way you are.

Songwriters, you have to work - you have to wait for residuals. You have to pray that the song's going to be a hit. And then a year later, you might get a check.