The loyalty rate isn't that high. I could have a big hit, then put out the next single, and they say, Oh yeah, who are you? Prove it again.

I think kids in Europe have developed a deeper knowledge of music and of black music in particular. You go to Europe, and these kids know about all this obscure funk and soul that kids over here wouldn't know. I think it's getting better in the States, though, with the age of the Internet.

I don't think about the styles. I write whatever comes out and I use whatever kind of instrumentation works for those songs.

I just live my life and try to be present.

I was always talking about peace and love, even when I was a kid. That's how I grew up in my family.

I identify more with women than with men. I guess I have a strong feminine side.

You can be around 100 people and be completely alone. People don't realize what it's really like.