As an artist, I’ve been inspired by so many of the greats that came before me. Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Billie Holiday, the list goes on. The list is in these lyrics, #BackInTheDay. I discovered these artists as a child when my grandmother and mother used to take me into the city of Pittsburgh where we’d spend hours sifting through old vinyl records - this is where my love and appreciation for music truly began. It was an education and an inspiration that I would continue exploring - and eventually translate into an album of dedication I made with @djpremier, called #BackToBasics, paying homage & utmost respect to some of the greatest musicians and artists of all time. The voices that paved the way for mine. It’s so important I amplify these voices - these strong Black men and women artists are my forever inspiration. 🖤 #AmplifyBlackVoices