There's just so, so many overlooked R&B artists and I think it's really about, again, being sensitive to whatever you're addressing culturally. I just always try to have a sensitivity to it and what that might make someone feel.

I'm a fan of hip-hop and I love it, I by no means am an expert on it.

I've let go of being a super perfectionist on every single note and wanting the pitch to be absolutely perfect all of the time. I grew up watching the best of the best.

One of the things I'm most proud of about myself is my ability to fail in front of the world. You have to have that attitude when you want to experiment in art, in music, in writing, or in fashion.

So much of your identity in junior high is built on who you're with. You see the world through the lens of how you identify and have been identified at that time.

As an artist, everybody has the opportunity to celebrate and speak their truth.

It is always an honor to work with those that share your passion for music and just enjoy making great music.