I always wanted to be the best at what I did. So with all of the success that I'm getting now, it's more like, all right, you know what, I really want to take this over. If they say I'm the future of R&B, then I've got to live up to that name.

I think it's the best thing for me to do. I've thoroughly explored it and am comfortable with my decision, as is my family.

It's a higher level of food. It doesn't matter what I do, I want to do it the best way possible.

I knew I'd have my best chance to be a pro with a coach like Clive.