ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Its been a long journey forJoyride.Did you ever think it wouldnt come out?
I had moments of feeling discouraged, but I was never going to give up on the project.
So from my perspective it was always going to come out one way or another.
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I feel like Ive grown a lot, and thats reflective in the music.
What kind of growth have you experienced?
I think Im more confident now than ever before.
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Where do you think this project stands compared to the last two?
Its a lot more upbeat.
Its purposeful, energetic, and it has an attitude.
Lets talk about Stuck With Me, the song featuring Little Dragon.
How did that collaboration come about?
[But] they didnt respond.
What other collaborators are you hoping to work with down the road?
What would you say is the overall essence ofJoyride?
What do you hope that fans and haters take away fromJoyride?
Im thankful for all of it.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
