I do consider myself part of black history.

You have to have a plan. Everything has to be planned. For me, I start with the title of my album, before I even start with the songs. I write down different things that I want album to say, and then the songs come from the different words.

As a kid, I was in love with Michael Jackson, and I just knew I was going to marry him someday.

My God is a God who wants me to have things. He wants me to bling. He wants me to be the hottest thing on the block.

It's that first step-getting out the door-that's the toughest. If you can do that, you've already won.

I like hanging out with me, and I've accepted everything about me good, bad whatever it is. That's why I'm able to, that's why no one can tell me anything negative about myself.

People in my neighborhood inspired me to sing. Believe in your ability no matter what, but be realistic with yourself and your ability.