I'm African American, I'm a lot of other things, a musician and an artist. But that woman part holds the most pain for me. And therefore, obviously, the most lessons.

I decided that instead of apologizing for having a lot to say, I wanted to create a format where people would come to hear me sing and speak.

The only thing constant in the world is change, that's why today I take life as it comes.

I'm still afraid of things, obviously - we're human. But I like that feeling of being afraid.

It's in my music, and its on my mind all the time. To spread love, healing peace and joy is my mission in life - and so I speak up.

You hear people sing songs about when they really can't stand anyone anymore or you hear people sing songs about when they really love someone and they really love them.

My life is so tumultuous. I dive into everything. I'm feeling all up and down and sleepy and moody and hormonal - it just gets crazy. Just to keep myself balanced, I do things like yoga and meditation.