What three tips would you give young Black women looking to get into the music industry?
First, you don’t have to give up anything. Second, what God has for you, is for you. I don’t care if it’s an obstacle or a roadblock or anybody that’s standing in your way. I don’t care if it’s a man or a woman who’s standing in your way. I don’t care what the situation looks like where there are not enough people that look like you in that situation. Be your own personal best. If you’re going to do it, do it first class. If you’re happy, the crowd is happy, and that’s what I like about Mary J. Blige. At the Superbowl, she said if I’m happy my fans are going to be happy, because I know I’m going to give it 1,000 percent, infinite percent. I’m going to give it my all.
