Music has always been my protection against the world, from a very young age. I feel safe inside of a jam.

I was definitely surrounded by music and fashion at a very, very young age.

I think from a very young age I always have this desire to perform.

I was introduced to soul music at a very young age - my mom was a soul singer.

Exposure from a young age to the realities of the world is a super-big thing.

My dad just imprinted in my mind from a very young age that you always do what you say you're gonna do when you say you're gonna do it.