Experience is a great teacher.

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

As a nation - and as a world - we need more truth.

I only want to be associated with music that is high quality. That's my main criteria.

I'm trying to be me and embrace all the parts of me that have grown up, listened to more music and soaked up more influences.

Music business is not for everyone. But if you have it in you, you have that passion, if you have that energy in you that you really want to make something creative and make something that's going to impact the world, then go for it, do it and don't let anybody tell you no.

I keep learning, listening, growing and experimenting.