Most people know my music based on the singles, and think of it as scandalously romantic. There's definitely a romantic vibe, but I often sing things that are very direct. I don't beat around the bush much.

I want to be transparent, so I don't leave room for too much thinking.

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

I think what I bring to the table overall is a sense of my own individuality, especially in the urban-male spectrum of what is here and now.

I'm not here to write a song for you, I'm here to help you write a song for yourself.

What makes your life different from the next n***a? There is something special about you, so let me help you bring out your individuality.

The whole cultural diversity and musical diversity, I think they almost go hand in hand, you know? It's like a mind space or a it's having an open mind to what else is out there.