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" I want my music to be a contribution, and I want the people who love me on Earth and in Heaven to be proud of who I am, and I want to be proud of myself, and I don't want to look back and say, 'Oh God, why did I say that?' "

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Growing Up

Growing

Music

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Decision

Fall

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" In this era, soul is not a sound or a color: it's an intention. "

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" When it comes down to the song writing, I'm just very slow - very slow. Because the songs are about my life, so I'm doing emotional work on myself. "

" I don't really consider myself a teacher. I think - like, I have opinions like everyone else, and I just share my opinions. "

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Opinions

Myself

" Your soul is between you and God. "

" Denying any person their humanity is a game we should all stop playing. "

" Songs like 'Peaceful World' and songs that are responsible with their lyrics and talk about love and harmony can take the forefront and do something for real. "

" Basically, I listen to voices. If they write good songs and they can sing, I'll probably like it. "

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Sing

Listen

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Best

Deal

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Women

Brain

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Brandy

Lot

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" I'm not just making rhymes and making melodies. I'm expressing my true life force, energy. "

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Sing

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Life

Mood