I started writing more with my voice in mind.

We just did a few takes of a song and just picked the best one. It was real organic and genuine.

Offer your art up to the whole world, not just an elite few.

I don't mean to complain. I wouldn't trade my life for anything.

I usually don't write about my life right when it happens. I process it, and I store it away. Then, when I get in the mood I pull the stuff back out.

What I do as a songwriter is a constant force in my life, that I'm grateful to have.

Sade's stuff is real deceptive. She's got stuff about prostitutes, poverty and people on the streets.