Writing about racism requires a directness that writing a love story does not.

I feel like I have had to catch up to the art I've made, and learn from the protagonists I have written, especially in relation to gender.

When I was writing, I wanted every word to be not only deliberate, but musical. Precious.

I have always considered the aesthetic of a project, including press photos, as a means to further the message of the art itself.

Should I be collaborating with artists of color solely because of their race and my politics? This question is weighted with my own worry that I have been invited to speak or collaborate solely because of my race, and not because of my abilities.

Despite the fact that I'm not highly skilled in any visual art, aesthetics have always played a strong role in my art, including my first albums.

My interest in language is steadfast, but I think each project and its accompanying intentions dictate how language must be used.