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

West Indian cultural mentality and a North American life equals the perfect balance.

I'm a young girl with an old soul. I wanted to fuse the two together, the past and the present.

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

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.

I live out of my suitcase and I'm happy to do so.