There's definitely an old school element to my music, but I also think it's modern.

Working with Gabby [Sidibe], I realized immediately that she was amazingly talented. I could tell just by the way she'd get into the role.

I mean, there are only so many notes. What makes something original is how you put it together.

The fans of 'The Hunger Games,' of the book, are very passionate. It's funny: Even at my concerts there are people holding up 'Cinna' signs.

Oasis are not just influenced by the Beatles; they actually take stuff. Then they get praised.

There's certain things in life that I love. One is architecture. And music, culture, food, people. New Orleans has all of that.

A lot of my songs deal with spirituality and God, and I guess if you're in tune with that, you'll read into it.