When I write, I don't really focus on duets or anything like that, or whether I'm going to feature this or that rapper. I just focus on just making a great song and figure out the rest later.

I feel like spirituality definitely comes through in my music, but I don't make any specific efforts to make it that way.

It's an artist's duty to reflect the times in which we live.

Sometimes I start just on the piano with a melody or musical idea that kind of leads me to certain lyrics.

I want to make a better record than I made the last time. I want to grow. I want to discover new things about myself creatively.

I don't love the idea of three superstars coming together to form a dream team, I'd rather teams are built more organically, just as a fan it's more interesting to see.

The best way to fight poverty is to empower people through access to quality education