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I truly never saw myself doing anything other than music. There was nothing else that brought me this much joy, but also this much frustration.
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Growing up, I was listening to a ton of Motown music, Otis Redding, Aretha, and then there was the Beatles and Led Zeppelin and Janis Joplin. These were all people that I felt as though they truly felt every single lyric they said, and they weren't afraid of imperfection.
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My dad was this Jack-of-all-trades, entrepreneur type. I secretly think he may be a spy, when I really think about it and I kind of connect the pieces. That's what led us to moving to Japan when I was four.
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I think an album is all about the songs you've worked on and the journey it's taken to get there.
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There's always a ton of emotion coming from me, so I'm really excited to share it.
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Every single time I perform 'River,' I just feel a huge rush of adrenaline and energy, and I remember writing it.
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I've always viewed writing as an outlet for being vulnerable and all that comes with that. You are able to let things all out.
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I'm used to being nervous for shows in general.
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I think MTV is so iconic that for them to notice me, little ol' me, was very, very exciting.
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Ultimately, some stream of stars aligned, and people have gotten to hear my music, and with that, there's no more barrier.
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If I'm not authentic, I might as well as be dead.
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I think in this life it's important to be kind, be thankful, and always be creative.
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I'd always sing 'Greatest Love of All' by Whitney Houston. I just want to make clear, though, you know those people on 'Star Search' who are the little 7-year-olds that sound like Christina Aguilera? That wasn't me.
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Always know I have something up my sleeve.
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Pursuing a creative field is giving a piece of your heart over and over, and it's not generally appreciated - nor should it be. It makes you who you are.
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I'm beyond thankful to be picked as one of MTV's favourite new artists for 2017. I've always viewed MTV as ever evolving, and to be a part of this new chapter is extremely rewarding.
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Every time I get dressed, I try to channel a little bit of Kanye West and a little bit of Sailor Moon.
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Thankfully, I don't think you can be creative without being free.
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The biggest thing that I hope people take away when they listen to my music is that they feel that there is an outlet being presented that allows them to be more authentic and for them to be more honest in their own lives.
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Every time I introduce myself, I'm reminded where I came from.
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It's only when I'm on stage that I really come to terms with the fact that other people are hearing my most inner, darkest thoughts.
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I made music a priority every single day.
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There is a dark side of me - it's the side people don't really get to see. I think everyone has that.
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I think when it came to music, it did feel quite natural because it was something that I was so passionate about.