It is frustrating to be a Black woman in the entertainment industry.

I am an outspoken person. I believe in what I say.

I love what I do. I was given the most incredible gift that can be given to anyone. I could never imagine a world without music, and I feel grateful that I've been given the ability to share that.

My motto in life is 'If you think it, you can do it' and if we all apply that thought we can end hunger the world over.

There was a time in the marriage when I could no longer look at myself in a mirror, couldn't feel I was a nice person. A bad relationship can do that, can make you doubt everything good you ever felt about yourself.

I try to be cognisant of when and how and what I eat and get as much rest as I possibly can, as that helps the vocal cords.

The Civil Rights for Musicians Act is about economic justice for African American artists. It's about what's right. And it's about time.