I was born in love with music. My mother is a singer, many of my aunts and uncles on my mother's side are musical, my grandparents sang and played blues piano. It's literally in my blood. My mother wrote an original song to teach me the days of the week.

Either you're a hater or a lover.

I'm just in that stage where I pray for God to show me how I can be effective in the world and things come up and I go. But I have yet to really dig in.

It doesn't cost a thing to smile.

I was very fortunate to have learned the transforming power of music early in life. As an adult I want to share that power by inspiring people to care about their neighbors near and far. Being a UNICEF Ambassador allows me this kind of opportunity.

I like when a teenager comes and talks to me on the street. I've been through a lot and I have a lot to share.

What is socially irresponsible, once again, is just all my opinion. But there are things that I don't think are cool.