'SNL' is probably one of the premiere outlets that a musician can perform on that isn't obviously a music outlet.

'SNL' is probably one of the premiere outlets that a musician can perform on that isn't obviously a music outlet.

There are a couple of homeopathic things that can be done, but you can't really beat good rest and lots of water. That's the honest truth. Making sure I'm well-rested and hydrated makes a big difference. Warm water and honey is a go-to, I don't really drink tea unless it's absolutely organic, because otherwise the caffeine will dry my voice out for some reason.

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.

What is missing in a lot of urban music is perspective. You hear a lot of regurgitated perspective. It's a lot of: out at the club. Had drinks. Patrón. Big booties. It's this regurgitated idea of living in this, I don't know, one-night-stand moment that always starts at the club and Patrón. And so perspective, perspective, perspective is what I'm an advocate of.

I think my style as far as vocal delivery and even down to the pronunciation of certain words is so deliberate.

I think at any point, as an artist, whatever the medium - just having an audience means the world.