The fact is that everyone at the labels wants to do what everyone else is doing. You have to look like her; you have to be like her; you have to sing like her, and no one can express themselves. I look at Rihanna and I am so proud of her. She speaks loudly! You have to stand up and clap. She expresses herself through fashion. She actually can sing. And her songs mean something, even to me, you know?

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

I like French fries; I like mashed. I love potatoes.

Love is wonderful, amazing, and the best thing that can happen to us.

I'm a child of God. God is my mommy, my daddy. That's the only thing that'll keep my head up. If I don't remember who I am in him, I'm done.

It's challenging to find an identity as a young person if you don't have the sustenance of love, because you're being shipped around.

I wish I had an extra day with my mom sometimes. Or another hour in the day with my family, husband and children.