I signed to Def Jam and within two months, I heard that Ja Rule was looking for someone to do a song with.

I had actually been on tour in Japan and I had my own world tour that I was doing. I was used to doing a show for an hour, so I was always learning choreography

I felt like a dork growing up.

The best business decision I've made was to become a songwriter. I can't say that I have a worst, because I don't have any regrets.

Living in Maryland, I saw that the opportunities were far greater in California than back home.

Also, my mom and family are very important to me and I know that this is not expected.

I enjoy being happy every day, and hopefully you can hear my happiness in my music. Life is beautiful.