As an artist, I feel so fortunate to be able to learn from all these great musicians that came before me, when some people have nobody that came before them.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
There are artists, true performers that have come before me who have been a big inspiration to me. I hope I do the same for others.
I went through all the musicians in my life who I admire as bright, intelligent, virtuosic players.
There are a lot better musicians than me out there that just haven't had the luck to fall into everything like I have.
I felt I had an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of great soul musicians of the past, who made a lot of social and political commentary through their music.
I remember being influenced by great artists when I was a kid - not to call myself a great artist - but people who I thought were great enough that they really made a difference. And so I would never want to be disappointed by them, and I want to make sure I never disappoint audience.
People need to put my music in a perspective where they use other established artists from the past, and almost all the names I see related to my music are great musicians.
I was a musician first before anything.
I grew up with artists.
I love the beginnings of artists when all they've got is raw talent and nothing else.
I've never been able to understand where great artists come from.