I grew up in the middle of everything. I walked the streets alone, I rode the trains alone, I came home at three in the morning alone; that was what I did.
Soul music is timeless.
Once people see this 'Unplugged,' I just want them to feel the spontaneity, to feel passionate... I want you to see another side of me, that's free, and feel where my head is, where whatever happens, happens. I want you to feel inspired.
I've stepped more into my womanhood, I'm a mother now, I'm having a beautiful relationship as a wife and as a friend.
I've stepped more into my business and really... taken control for how I want that to be.
When you're talented, you're talented.
You've got to love what's yours.
I don't dream - only if I'm uncomfortable or I'm going through something.
How terrible would it have been if I had come out with some watered-down version of who I am? People fell in love with the real me, and I still feel blessed that that was how the journey began.
It's when we become afraid of everything and worried about everything that you are never going to reach your highest potential.
I love the written word so much, I know it's gonna flow naturally.