Kodie Shane

“The younger generation of hip-hop artists believes in doing something irreverent, inventing a new style. That's all it's about.”

“Turning up your fashion and style is taking it to the next level of who you are. My swag is beastie - it's different, it's fun, and it's diverse. It's turnt up!”

“I'm super emotional; I don't know if anyone knows that.”

“For me, experience is everything when it comes to writing.”

“I would just say keep people around you that you can really trust. You can't let everyone dig in your pot of gold.”

“I'd like to encourage young adults to love themselves and others more.”

“I just think that it's important for all the younger kids in the world to not be scared of who they are.”

“I personally feel a responsibility to demonstrate to that we girls have the power to not only gain equality for women but all sectors of society.”

“I do not wear thongs, man.”

“This is just a long shot, but I definitely would want to work with Frank Ocean. He's the man.”

“I grew up around '90s, 2000s R&B, which is my favorite. But I'm a rock star.”

“It's easy to get caught up in what's trending.”

“I've always been a tomboy.”

“My goal, in general, is to make music for the youth that the youth can love. Not only just for the youth but almost be their voice. Just show that they can do whatever they want.”

“I'm comfortable in general - not just comfortable as an artist, but in my skin.”

“My music is a little ahead of its time.”

“I want to be the leader of the youth. Leader of the new school.”

“I just want people to listen to the music and get something from it, whatever it may be. Whether it's a catchy lyric or a whole situation.”

“I'm very carefree - I wear whatever I want.”

“I'm trying to be like Drake and make my own genre.”