What was it like working with Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park?
I didn’t actually meet him but I worked on the song High Road for them as Mike had asked me to. I sing the hook. I heard that you were working with Michael Jackson. How is that going? That’s not true! I have written a song idea for him, but I am still waiting to hear whether he likes it and whether he wants to use it. I hope so! Which collaboration are you most proud of? Love of You, is a song I wrote for Chrisette Michele. I also wrote a song for Aretha and at the B.E.T. (Black Entertainment Television) awards I sang with Stevie Wonder. Can you see yourself putting out a gospel album? I can see myself putting out a gospel album but I also like singing about love and relationships so I’m interested in other things too. What are you listening to at the moment? White Stripes, Fiona Apple, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. I am learning to play the piano. Can you give me any tips? I learnt through playing by ear, and after a while my ear developed and I was able to hear a tune and then play
