I love church buildings, particularly cathedrals, and I like living in spaces that remind me of music or evoke that creative energy.

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

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

I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that's what my ultimate dream is.

I write songs from the heart, and I don't hold back.

I respect hippos. They just look the way they do; they can't do anything about it, but they don't seem bothered.