I don't think the music industry has done any damage to my faith - it's probably strengthened it because it's made me see how necessary and relevant it is. I think if you don't keep your guard up, obviously there's a lot of potential for being half-hearted throughout the whole process because you can compare yourself to other people instead of the ultimate standard.

I've always been a missionary and what people don't know is that I've always taken some strategic and eyebrow-raising steps.

Ain't a soul on the planet that's better than another.

A great storm puts out a little fire but feeds a strong one. Trials conquer weak faith but grow a strong faith.

Some people are scared to tell the truth, but I'm going to tell you the Good, the bad, the ugly," it's like, "Let's go there. Let's talk about it."

If you live for people’s acceptance you will die from their rejection.

I consider what I do soul music, it's music that is concerned with the soul.