Working in the studio is a more personal experience whereas on stage in front of a billion people, its more exciting performing live.

The only person that I'm really feeling - because she has an identity of her own, even though she has listened to Mary J. Blige - is Jill Scott.

I'm my worst critic, and I like the fact that I can listen to myself now and make fun of myself, listen, make changes - 'Oh, man, that's messed up. Okay, I need to work on that; I need to work on this.'

God loves me and sent his son to die for me so I have to live to please him because he saved me when everyone abandoned me.

I can't just make a song people can dance in a club to... it still has to be real.

I wish I had known that education is the key. That knowledge is power. Now I pick up books and watch educational shows with my husband. I'm seeing how knowledge can elevate you.

Don't go a full day or night without washing your face. You have to get all the dirt and makeup out of your pores.