I think when you're younger you have a more black-and-white view of things. You're more exclusively dedicated.

- Negash Ali

You have a deeper connection with people who you have shared experiences with and shared pain.

- Negash Ali

I've always had good support of parents for doing what I wanted to do. When it became music they were just as supportive as well.

- Negash Ali

I have an urban background, but I need melody, I need a song, so I try to mix and match and keep it fluid.

- Negash Ali

When a song comes from a real story and from a real place I think it comes across to people. That's important.

- Negash Ali

I believe the things I love inwardly will be received by the right people outwardly. I believe that what I believe in will be received well. I try to…

- Negash Ali

Some people say that music isn't something you are; it's something you do. It's having a constant desire to share and express. But I believe it's som…

- Negash Ali

Nakedness of what you do is exactly who you are, and that's how it should come across.

- Negash Ali

The thing with me is, I'm from a rap background so I'm not really a traditional singer in that sense.

- Negash Ali