I always think about the next generation and creating a different blueprint for them. That's my goal: to let them know there's another way..

I want people to know about these visionary artists. I want people to know what they stand for and (that) they are representing something unique, som….

I take goldenseal, Echinacea and cod liver oil when flying to boost my immune system..

I know what I like; if you go to my closet, I have at least four of everything..

I'm really thankful to have my own record label. I've always looked up to people like Madonna when she launched Maverick Records. Even Jay Z and Sean….

Even if it makes others comfortable, I will LOVE who I am.

I always feel the need to give the unfiltered truth, (or) what I think is the truth, at least..

I love the mystery behind things..

You had to change who you were to become famous. I thought that for a very long time. Even after signing a record deal, and then eventually getting m….

Lauryn Hill, P-Funk, Marvin Gaye, Public Enemy - I have a very diverse palate for music. I can go from Judy Garland to Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder ….

I'm attracted to things that scare me, like 'Psycho,' my favorite Hitchcock movie..

You cannot police me, so get off my areola.

I wanna scream and dream and throw a love parade / Is that okay?.

When I got into the music industry, I wasn't focused on being the most famous artist or even getting a major record deal. It was just to make music o….

I feel like Harriet Tubman, except I am trying to free people through underground music, to free themselves creatively and inspirationally..

I love Fun. They're great guys. They're incredible artists and musicians..

No matter if you wear a small amount of makeup, no makeup, or heavy makeup, as long as you feel beautiful internally and you're doing beautiful thing….

Perfection is often the enemy of greatness..

I listen to Prince on my iPad. And I use a Chords & Scales app to warm up before performing..

I think if people genuinely want to help ... that'll shine through, no matter what color or what race. We cannot see race before compassion..

Children go with whatever makes them feel good - like if that's the color green or orange, they do that with their clothes. As I've grown older, ever….