Being a singer is a way for me to get to a platform to do more.

Getting a degree, being on Sesame Street... those were like real accomplishments to me.

You know, it's just tough to get together and do work with somebody.

To me, this degree was an acknowledgment of my work in music.

I love to sing. It's the easiest thing for me to do.

I'd been in a vicious cycle and circle of people and couldn't see my way out. So I picked myself up one day about 15 years ago and moved where I didn't know anyone.