Music

"I don't like to impose my view. I feel that the only imposition I need to make, is to make the music." -Interview with Ms. FunkyFlyy, 1996

"Music that definitely represented a spirituality and a sensuality has always captivated me."- Urban, 1997

"...my main concern will always be whether the music is what it needs to be."- Pride, 1998

Religion

"...my biggest role model was God, really. Spirituality has always been a strong base for me." -Unfold,June 1999

Love, Sex, and Marriage

"The idea of matrimony is still alluring to me, but I know it's about becoming right within now and believing she'll come when she will. There's no need to rush it." -Pride, 1998

"I want to be married; that's the ultimate romantic thing for me, the idea of joining someone, but my idea of marriage is not necessarily going to church and doing all the traditional stuff. My new belief in marriage is not about an obligation, but a commitment to allowing me and her the opportunity to really share love."-Unfold, June 1999

Style

"Style for me is an everchanging thing. I think I thrive on the idea of going against what's accepted...Style is about self-awareness and being in tune with who you are." -Men of Color:Fashion, History,Fundamentals, 1998

Women

"I've always been afraid of women because they're so mysterious. They make you want to accept emotion more than men tend to want to in their life."-GroovePlanet, 1998

MUSZE

"It's just the way I pay homage. It kind of redirects all the attention to God."-Oneworld, 1997

"Mus[z]ic for me comes from God, and I can't have anyone edit that..." -Sisters in Style, 1999