My advice is, if you are going to go on 'X Factor,' you have to know who you are as an artist.

I like listening to old soul music. I like Sam Cooke. When I was growing up, the first things I was listening to was Whitney Houston and Cher. They were really big inspirations for me.

I'm a better writer than I am a singer, and I express myself easily through writing.

I don't tend to lie. If I do, it's a little one. Like, 'I'm only around the corner...' when really I'm 10 minutes away.

My first album is a lot of my personal experiences. I wanted people to relate to what I've been through.

If you are going to survive in business, show business or any business, then you have to be bold.

I love hats and winter is the perfect time for them. I love winter time fashion.