For me going solo meant freedom to collaborate and do whatever I feel I'm good at doing. For me it was really not ever expanding as an artist, developing everything from my songwriting to my singing to my mission statement to my vision. I've been so inspired by all the creative freedom that it brings that I have no complaints.

I don't like to be afraid. I'm afraid every day, all the time.

I've made a life and career as a professional musician.

I don't want a record company, but I need one, unfortunately.

But everything you do in life has a downside.

I sold my life to Capitol Records; it sucks.

The intentions of record companies are not good, from the musician's perspective.