If you follow a trend, by the time it is released it will sound like the same regurgitated music that the public has been hearing for the past eight months (at least.) I am not referring to genres or production that is considered to be timeless or "classic" sounding.

Social media has been an incredible tool to connect to my fan base, and collaborate with people around the world. Some of my biggest breaks have come through people hearing my music on the Internet and then contacting me through social media.

Being a songwriter requires versatility while being an artist requires you to create a cohesive body of work. I truly enjoy both.

No matter what you're going through, there is no temporary feeling or circumstance that can take away the core of who you are.

Being in the music business requires having a very strong resolve. You must be completely committed to the craziness that will inevitably ensue when pursing a career in music. There is no one who is immune to this. Not even the biggest music icons.

Music is cyclical and as an artist and songwriter, you need to be able to predict what trend is coming next.

Many artists who sign deals in the US and UK get the benefit of worldwide promotion and have a better shot at breaking globally.