There's so much music out there, and so many different styles that I've been influenced by, so each album reflects some of that knowledge or influence that I've had.

I would tell myself, "Love yourself and don't be afraid to take risks." I was often afraid to take risks, socially, because I was young and a little more shy and still figuring out who I wanted to be. Sometimes I look back and think, "I should have just been bolder and more confident."

We should care about what is going on in the world.

Happy that New York passed marriage equality tonight. A victory for human rights. Progress.

Marvin Gaye was one of the coolest. I look to him as a style icon and as an artist.

In the 1970s, for all the Stevie Wonders, I'm sure there were five artists that were making forgettable music.

The fun part about collaborating is that you naturally just bounce off each other's energy and learn off each other.