I'm a big advocate of music being an honest representation of who you are as a person and your perspective.

The grass isn't always greener on the other side. I start off kind of in love and then I leave love and I'm single.

You can't take yourself too seriously. But always have conviction.

For me, the creative process for me always starts in a personal place. I step away from my iPod or any records or CDs.

When I'm a part of someone else's creative process, it's all about facilitating their ideas and hopefully bringing their perspective and making it a part of a song.

Historically, black music has influenced other cultures and other genres and created other genres.

You only know that you’re in love when you suffer.