The live setting is always better for me. I usually thrive at live. I feel like having a band behind me and being able to interact with the crowd helps boost my energy up.

I wouldn't compare myself to any past Idol contestant, because I don't feel like I am like any of them. Maybe stories are cool but my story is different from most people's story. I don't like to compare myself to other people, I like to just be me.

I couldn't imagine having to write a paper and have to think about what song I am going to sing.

The live setting is always better for me. I usually thrive at live. I feel like having a band behind me and being able to interact with the crowd helps boost my energy up.

If my life was a song the title would be 'Naima'.

Always stay true to yourselves.

I prefer to sing in the shower because the acoustics make you sound great, baby.