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

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 like the simple 'I love your work' letters. You never get sick of people's appreciation. They think they're troubling you, but it's lovely people associate my songs with certain moments in their lives.

There are certain people who have become better artists, but they're brilliant at marketing. I think someone who's been phenomenal like that is Madonna.

Said I loved you but I lied, cause this is more than love I feel inside.

We used to call it recurrent airplay when someone had a hit

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