I'm really thankful to have my own record label. I've always looked up to people like Madonna when she launched Maverick Records. Even Jay Z and Sean "Puffy" Combs, who's a mentor and also gave me a shot when I was an independent artist in Atlanta. He came to my show, and he said, "I just want people to know about you."

You cannot police me, so get off my areola

I feel myself becoming the fearless person I have dreamt of being. Have I arrived? No. But I'm constantly evolving and challenging myself to be unafraid to make mistakes.

I love Fun. They're great guys. They're incredible artists and musicians.

I want people to know about these visionary artists. I want people to know what they stand for and (that) they are representing something unique, something fresh. I am just so excited about their careers.

When you realize it's your responsibility to be a leader and create the world that you want to see, you have to do it.

I don't do a lot of collaborations that I don't believe in. Actually, I don't do any collaborations that I don't believe in.