You can hate me. You can go out there and say anything you want about me, But you will love me later because I told you the truth.

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.

You have to create different things, either through lighting or changing the format of the songs and how you're going to sing them, and even sometimes props.

Don't give up, be positive and if you know someone who knows someone at a record company don't stop beating down their door till you get heard. Don't ever say it'll never happen or it'll never happen.

I can tell you I didn't feel good when I could not articulate properly. Getting my GED was important and I want other women to feel that.

I'm from the element of the streets that says that once you've made it, it's yours. But keep it to yourself.

I believe there should be no more drama, but it's everywhere you go. It's just about how you get out. You've gotta bob and weave because it's everywhere. How do I keep the drama low? It's about using your head.