My name, Solange, means 'Angel of the sun,' and I'm completely enamored of my African history. The culture is so expressive.

When you think back in history about producers and artists or writers who've had good synergy, a lot of times they date, or they're married, or there's a friendship and a kinship.

Colors and prints are part of my style.

I'd rather be the protector than the protected. I'm naturally the protector - being a mother and having a famous family. You have to navigate when it's right to protect.

I have a lot of guy-like quintessential relationship qualities that I have had to work on.

I actually love my natural hair when it's in a twist out and it's been slept on for five days and revived by the steam of the shower.