I consider myself more of an international artist than I do a one-territory artist, which I think is a blessing.

I'm a drugstore beauty girl, I love going to the drugstore and buying makeup.

Whitney Houston's voice was the very first voice I fell in love with. She was the voice that made me want to become a singer.

I've admired Alicia Keys since before I got into the music industry, just everything she represents as a female artist.

Toronto is a very multicultural city, a place of immigrants, like my parents.

Bob Marley is one of the most recognized artists. He didn't care to be defined. People wondered, 'Is it reggae? Is it rock?' But at the end of the day they were still playing his music and that's what matters.

Canada can be tough for urban music.