Lizz Wright is my favourite singer. Her voice moves me and takes me to another place. She also grows her own food and that inspires me.

I like pastels and lighter shades on darker skins. I feel like it lifts everything and accentuates being chocolate.

My parents encouraged us to commit to things, so if we wanted to learn an instrument, it was all the grades and all the theory.

Who made you the center of the universe?

I don't talk about Amy Winehouse as a 'singer.' She's a pioneer. I listened to her endlessly when I started writing.

You don't have to aim to be the best of everything, thinking that one day you're going to be the top of the world; I don't think it exists.

Lizz Wright is my favourite singer. Her voice moves me and takes me to another place. She also grows her own food and that inspires me.