You know, my sister sings, my brother plays drums in my band. My whole family is a bunch of musicians.
I think I don't take myself too seriously. You know as far as, it's a fun life. I take my music serious, but I like to have fun.
'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 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.
My mother is a singer, my sisters all sing, my uncles are incredible singers and guitar players, so it's just kind of been like my habitat.
I love artists like Prince, who hold on to that element of mystery.
In Hawaii, some of the biggest radio stations are reggae. The local bands are heavily influenced by Bob Marley.