I'm not a big fan of lead vocalists, people who sing but don't play. I never wanted to be in a band where the guy who was up front just sang. I've always thought it better when one of the musicians sings, like Steve Winwood.

A song is a mantra, something you repeat over and over. We need peace, we need giving, we need love, we need unity. I want the whole world to sing this song.

I don't just sing for free. It's my work. You're paid for what you do. And I work hard.

When you're a parent, you sing better. It becomes a pure pleasure, rather than something I have to do.

Sometimes I feel like rap music is almost the key to stopping racism.

I always said that I wouldn't use a teleprompter, and if I start to sing real flat, I'll hang it up.