I'm always doubting because I've been told so much that, you're not the right look or you're not the right sound, and, you know, whether I do jazz or R&B there are always complaints.

I'm just happy that I'm able to take care of what I need to take care of, live, and do the thing that I love the most and that is to sing. People want to hear it, buy it, see it, hold it, record it, bootleg it. It's fine with me as long as it's good but when it's bad I'm in trouble!

Just be open, life is about a constant journey and I'm very spiritual, but I'm also in touch with what's going on around me and who I am, and you have to know yourself. So for me, that's what keeps me going is just being interactive.

I'm known for long colorful locs but I still don't take my hair too seriously. Changing it helps express who I am.

I'm not competing with anyone, or begging someone to love me. I feel like I'm loved and I deserve to be where I am.

I'm very open, I love music and I love people so you need to know what's going on.

Be careful of who and what you let into your space. Not everyone is worthy of your presence.