Its a combination of melody and lyrics, not one without the other. Its a confluence of these different elements that makes something powerful.

Tonight I feel like a prisoner on fire, waiting desperately... denied, sentenced forever more. Only your love can set me free.

Yes!!! I booked a commercial!!!

With the internet, things are so much more immediate. People taste-test things to see if they want to buy the CD

Black music has increased my enjoyment of what I do. It has increased my range, my ability to reach into myself and accept myself.

I love songwriting. It's second to my love for singing in how I express myself.

Considering the amount of information we're bombarded by, it's amazing if a song can transcend time.