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" The key to artistry is being able to say stuff the way other people can't. "

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" I can write a love song or a ballad, or when I read something and it pisses me off, I know how to go in. "

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" I think monogamy exists when you're of age. I'm not saying that's good, but in today's time, a female won't honestly get a full commitment until they're at least 25 or 26. That's not good, but that's how it is. "

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" I think why people are drawn to me is because I'm very relatable. I don't filter. "

" As an artist, I want it to be so simple that anyone can understand it. No matter what age you are, you're going to feel it because it's real. I don't like to sugar coat. There's not too many artists that can tell stories and be vulnerable on the mic. "

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" In music today, people are against females. We don't have that empowerment anymore. We don't have that voice. "

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" I don't like to sugarcoat. I don't like to say things without feeling it. I like to get to the point and say exactly what I'm talking about. "

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