The mystical poetry of William Blake’s artwork also forms the basis for the album cover.
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It was like finding some weird tribe in the middle of the jungle and, you know, they all come out and go: “Fear of the Dark. Favorite Album.” What?!?
“It was like finding some weird tribe in the middle of … Read More
There seems to be something pure in pulling from a place in time that’s “innocent” and untouched by outward opinion. I wanted this album to have threads of my past to enrich the topics I wanted to address about aging.
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When you’re listening to my album, I want you to know that things happen and eventually you get over it
“When you’re listening to my album, I want you to know … Read More
It was important that this album [Chain Letter] was an accurate reflection of me
“It was important that this album [Chain Letter] was an accurate … Read More
I feel like I always have to have a song on my album that people can use in their weddings.
“I feel like I always have to have a song on … Read More
At sixteen I was like: “I need to get an album out now!” – even though I was only sixteen. I was always in a little bit of a rush to be an adult.
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It was definitely in my mind to do a solo album, but I didn’t know it would take this long.
“It was definitely in my mind to do a solo album, … Read More
You always want an album to sound like its own little planet.
“You always want an album to sound like its own little … Read More
Elvis Presleys’ first album had more energy and more enthusiam than any other album at the time – when it was released it just blew everything else out. It changed the whole landscape of music
“Elvis Presleys’ first album had more energy and more enthusiam than … Read More
If I tried to make a commercial album, it would be a complete flop. I have no idea what the world at large likes.
“If I tried to make a commercial album, it would be … Read More
The first Velvet Underground album only sold 10,000 copies, but everyone who bought it formed a band
“The first Velvet Underground album only sold 10,000 copies, but everyone … Read More
All I can say is that I’ve had too many people in the hip-hop industry really like what I’m doing. I know where I’m coming from, and the album speaks for itself.
“All I can say is that I’ve had too many people … Read More
From day one when you’re singing, you’re dreaming about making that first album and making your break into whatever music you want to break into.
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Making an album is a long process, but it’s a fun process.
“Making an album is a long process, but it’s a fun … Read More
I’m not going to play funk licks on a jazz album. That makes no sense.
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I’ll be a nun, raise my daughter, and make albums.
“I’ll be a nun, raise my daughter, and make albums.” Brandy … Read More
I have really low self-esteem, and it’s not easy for me to put myself on an album cover.
“I have really low self-esteem, and it’s not easy for me … Read More
I’ve always said I write albums; I don’t write random songs and then sort them out.
“I’ve always said I write albums; I don’t write random songs … Read More
When young groups put out albums, they’re always forced to go through this cycle of touring and talking and flaunting and posturing and peacocking. Nobody makes me do that anymore.
“When young groups put out albums, they’re always forced to go … Read More