Hawaiian Music Is Beautiful And

A Lot Of People Are Really Quick To Say, "that Song Sounds Like This." Or You - "he's Tryin' To Sound Like This." And I'm Always Like, "you're Damn Right I Am. That's How - That's Why We're All Here." You Know, We All Grew Up Idolizing Another Musician. That's How This Works. That's How Music Is Created.

In My Songs, I'm Not Saying Something That's Never Been Said Before. The Have Lyrics Aren't Going To Blow People Away. It's The Emotion And The Melody That Drive It Home.

I Came To California And Got Signed At A Young Age. And It's Not Like You See In The Movies, Where You Start Rubbing Shoulders With Timbaland And Pharrell, And You Become A Giant Pop Star.

'doo-wop' Is A Very Special Word For Me. Because I Grew Up Listening To My Dad Who, As A Fifties Rock & Roll Head, Loved Doo-wop Music.

I Think Everybody Don't Know What Color I Am. It's Like, "he's Not Black Enough. He's Not White Enough. He's Got A Latin Last Name But He Doesn't Have - He Doesn't Speak Spanish. Who Are We Selling This To? Are You Making Urban Music? Are You Making Pop Music? What Kind Of Music Are You Making?"