I realized that, for me, great records always moved me with the lyrics and the melodies. And so I said, 'I think I can do it now,' 'cause I found a team of people who understand I didn't want a record that was 'drop it, pop it, shake it' just 'cause I can dance.
“I've been known to have a good step or two. I'm half Samoan, you know, and part of our culture is singing and dancing daily.”
“I was very young. I thought I knew a lot and I really didn't. I trusted the wrong people.”