I've got my girl records that are real feel-good and could be a radio crossover. But it's not me going in that direction, and being like, "We need this huge pop crossover record where we need this girl on the hook."

Atlanta is not like New York, where everybody piles into one place.

I don't need no extra hands in my pocket.

In my heart, I know I'm just as talented as some of my idols.

I'm not in any way selling out by having a record that's good enough for radio.

I can't wait until the record label feels like it's time for my album to come out, and then just disappear.

I'm trying to live with no fears and not care what anyone has to say.