In your book Don’t Ever Lose Your Walk, you discuss your journey. Musically, what insight would you say you’ve gained into yourself during the time between projects?
It’s OK to take the time you need until it’s right. The vulnerable stages are where you’re more prone to make mistakes, so sit still and don’t let the circus wow you into doing wrong things. I’ve also learned it’s OK to say no and be comfortable with that.
Instagram matchups between songwriters, producers and others are the big craze. If you could pull two vets to go head-to-head, who would you choose?
Oh, man, that’s a lot of music. Maybe Stevie [Wonder] and Donnie [Hathaway]. Whitney vs. Aretha is a huge catalog. Oh, and — not battling but together — Jimi Hendrix and Prince. But the one I love right now is Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam vs. Babyface and L.A. Reid.
One last question: For a sexy dinner party or date night, I play Ledisi. Who do you play?
I love all things Luther, of course, especially his LIVE at Radio City Music Hall, that’s my movement. But when I really want to get sexy, Marvin Gaye.
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