I never envisioned myself as a solo artist; I was always part of a band.

When I'm sick of myself, and when I don't know what to say as a solo artist, I can write a song for a movie. When I don't know where to turn musically, being in a band - Rilo Kiley or Jenny & Johnny - the collaborative nature is really exciting.

I never imagined I'd be a solo artist. And now I couldn't imagine being part of a group.

I cannot exist as a solo artist.

For me as a solo artist, I never want to be a nostalgia act.

I'm the 1st black platinum artist in Detroit, solo artist in Detroit.