I was signed by L.A. Reid on Arista Records when I was 16. He understood me and believed in me. Arista folded and I got put on RCA or whatever, then there were new people there, and every six months it changes and more new people come in.
Actually, I know for a fact there are some young female artists who don't even sing on their own records and who don't sing live. And that is pathetic.
People like Shakira shouldnt have record contracts. She cant even speak English.
I only toured for three months. As soon as I got off [tour], I was just dying to start recording, because it was on my mind: 'I've got to make another record now.' And I was totally excited.