Leah LaBelle

“I am really into color and bright clothing. When I'm wearing heels, I always like to throw some different colors into my outfit, so it doesn't match. That gives my look a retro and funky feel.”

“I grew up seeing my parents perform and sing, and I just always wanted to be singing, too. Music has always been my deepest passion and what I felt most connected to.”

“I first started to sing when I started to talk. As soon as I could form words and sounds together, I was singing.”

“I want to be a genuine artist who has a say in what I do.”

“Entertaining and being onstage is such a rush; it's amazing... and I just hope that it can last, and last for a long time.”

“I just love food, especially my mom's Bulgarian cooking. Taco Bell is my favorite fast food restaurant. I also love Italian food.”

“Confidence is a huge turn-on, but I like a man who's also kind and gentle. It's sexy when a guy listens and can have a conversation or read a book - something different than just going out to the club.”

“I needed to get out of Seattle. I had to just come into my own world, my own zone, and really appreciate me and my music.”

“I love Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Brandi, Sade, Nat King Cole. I like the Beatles. I listen to a lot of that.”

“Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive.”

“I want to bring real music back but make it marketable and mainstream. To me, real music isn't everything being synthesized, computerized.”

“Having your nails and hair done can make you walk around saying, 'I look good today.' But challenging your mind can also make you feel good.”

“I am a first generation American, and my family is from Bulgaria.”

“I want to win Grammys.”

“My life has been a blessing. I'm grateful for everything I do have and the places I'm going and the things I've seen.”

“I landed gigs touring with The Jonas Brothers and Britney Spears!”

“I really like the whole urban, hip-hop kind of thing.”

“I love my mom with all my heart. She's my best friend.”

“I have a passion for the music - not because of I wanna be in the lights or the money, but it's because it's my life. It's my heart.”

“My favorite singer is Lauryn Hill - all time, hands down. She was my biggest inspiration growing up.”