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" My mother was American, and my father was from the Caribbean, and there was a big open door into the world of humanity and music. "

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" My grandparents on my father's side came to this country from the Caribbean with a strong connection to Africa and no shame about it. "

" I'm doing exactly what I always wanted to do, and I still like what I can do musically. "

" I'm perceived as someone who goes out and searches for new music, but it was all present in my household. "

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