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

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.

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.

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

Taking constructive criticism from others is required to get to the next level.

I have to say one of the lessons I learned is to always be prepared.

A good song can be produced in several different genres.