Bad things are always going to happen in life; People will eventually hurt you, but you can't use that as an excuse to hurt someone back.

I'm 18 in this album. I'm not losing fans, and I'm not disrepecting women, but you reach the maturity of taking it to the next level with a girl. It was only necessary for me to have at least one song like that.

My mother taught me to treat a lady respectfully.

It's Not My Job To Try To Persuade People To Love Me, It's Only To Try To Make Them Love The Music

Well the first time I performed, my mom was like how she is now when sees me on stage – all red, smiling from ear to ear. So I don’t want to mess up, [be]cause she’s smiling. Seeing my mom happy is kind of like an overwhelming feeling.

I think the key is basically just your determination. As far an artist is concerned, it's just about your drive and your dream.

To be the best you must beat the best.