text: Before the album released, I told my friends which songs I think are the songs they will resonate with on the first day. Then I predicted that they will listen again and a few days later they’ll think ‘this song is like that song’. Then after a few more days, they will make more of these connections. And can I tell you what? That’s exactly how it has played out!
  But really, it’s been all love and I am grateful for it especially because I did push the boundaries with this album, I did make sure that I wasn’t going to be restricted by anything.
  That’s one thing that is evident. There are some ballads (which we’ve come to know you for) but also a wider range of sounds. Was the strategy here to open yourself up to different sounds and therefore different types of performing opportunities?