Never forget the morals instilled in you and what really matters in Life. Never let other voices of other people drown out your inner voice

A lot of people are wanting him [Barack Obama] to be the president just because he's black. But I think he does have some good views.

I don't think music can be held. I don't think artists can be put into boxes or places. It's all about creating and making the best music you can.

I think people just feel me. Whenever they listen to the music, it's just coming out. I think you can hear what I put into it. A lot of it is God. You can use stuff to where you want it. Like I pray to God, and I asked for direction early on, and he gave me so much. It's like rappers and soul singers is taking to me. That's both sides of me.

When I was about 15. I was just singing around, and people kept telling me I needed to try it. A friend got me to sing in front of Troy Taylor, and he took to me right there.

From the music I make, to the things I do in my life, I'm true to my R&B core.

I believe I am happy. I don't think I have achieved happiness in all areas of my life yet. As far as success is concerned, my family is being taken care of. But I think the last level of happiness would be becoming a father.