I think the world likes to pick apart different songs and play doctor with songs sometimes and make them into this big controversial thing.

I wasn't allowed to listen to a lot of music growing up. It wasn't until I started to make my gospel record when I was around 14 or 15 that I started to be exposed to more outside influences.

I'm not ashamed, or embarrassed. I'm happy that I grew up listening to gospel music and came from where I came from. I feel like I have a history and a story. That's what I am and that's what I'll always be from. I was never running away from it.

Be yourself and you can be anything.

I like to go out there looking like a strong woman, because I am strong. But I am also a woman who goes through all kinds of problems and highs and lows.

Baby you're a firework, come on, let your colors burst!!

Recycle those nerves and make them adreneline.