I was very shy as a kid but when I found out I could perform and have people's attention everything changed for me. My mom likes to joke that until I was eight or nine I only knew what my sneakers looked like because I constantly walked around with my head down. But all of a sudden the stage made sense and that's what brought me out of my shell and a monster was created.

I get way more nervous playing golf in front of 500 people than being on stage in front of 20,000 people.

I really didn't try to make an effort to make urban music, but I am a product of my inspirations.

My teenage years were exactly what they were supposed to be. Everybody has their own path. It's laid out for you. It's just up to you to walk it.

If I did any movies I'd have to take a break from singing, because I'd want it to be really good.

I'm completely removed from any hype that comes my way.

I kiss people with my soul. I don't kiss them with my mouth.