When I do a mix tape for my kids, for my friends, for my lover, I meticulously choose the tracks, and it's beautiful. And when they are alone they think of me - and when I am alone I think of them.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I put out tapes, but I always kept saying, 'Why am I putting all this energy into these tapes?' I was like, 'I'd rather make just an album because I have a vision; I know how I want to do my records.' I always felt like an artist as well.
I like my stuff 'cause I only ever end up with tracks that I really, really like. It always appeals to me.
Sometimes I feel like music has made love to me.
Even though I have often recorded alone, I still feel the best music is made by musicians playing off each other.
The more I push myself to really live and really experience things and step outside of my comfort zone, the more the songs are allowed to flow.
It's important that when kids are listening to my music they don't think of it as their parent's music.
No one person or material thing could ever come close to the feeling I get when the music is right.
The way I choose to show my feelings is through my songs.
I think the music that you make, often it's even better if you identify with other people.
When I look at my kids, and the ease with which they pick up music, I wish I had that.