“I perform in my mind, but music was very influential for me growing up. I grew up in West Baltimore. At the time when you’re a teenager you kinda go through this weird period, so I would lock myself in my room and listen to music—and drown me out just from living in the city and neighborhood I grew up in. I did write music, and I did eventually try to pursue it. Didn't go full time, but music still a huge part of who I am. They called me ‘juke box’ because literally, I start singing and I have no idea that I’m singing until someone says something. But music grounds me. It keeps my spirits high and calms me and puts me in peace, especially when we have so much tragedy going across America and within the community.”