I speak three languages - English is my third language - so I take my time with lyrics. It's almost like having a conversation with somebody. If it's really important, you want to think about what you wanna say with that person, especially if it's for the last time.

Snoh Aalegra

There's racism everywhere in the world; it's not just Sweden, it's everywhere, but other than that I had a pretty okay upbringing.

Snoh Aalegra

I lost my dad in 2009 and on my album 'Feels,' it's about all different feels.

Snoh Aalegra

In my music, I bare it all; it's really naked.

Snoh Aalegra

This lipstick by MAC called 'Kinda Sexy' has been a favorite for years now and is one of my essential beauty products.

Snoh Aalegra

Me and John Mayer met via a mutual connect, we were by the studio and he asked If I could play him my music. When he heard 'Under The Influence,' he asked if he could be a part of the track and of course, we made that happen.

Snoh Aalegra

No I.D. is actually married to my cousin, and my cousin is my manager. So I met him when she met him many years ago. I was in the studio and he hooked me up with a bunch of producers that he knew.

Snoh Aalegra

My name is actually Snoh, but there's a rapper with that name already out there, so I was asked to add something to it. I didn't really want to do it at first, but then I thought of Aalegra. It has a connection to music and means 'joy' in Italian.

Snoh Aalegra

I realized home is wherever you're surrounded by positive people who love and support you.

Snoh Aalegra

The entertainment industry can feel so serious. But at the end of the day, it's music and it's supposed to be positive and make people feel good.

Snoh Aalegra

As long as I don't have to compromise my art, that's the most important thing. It doesn't matter if I'm famous or not, it's all about the music.

Snoh Aalegra

I'm such a spiritual person and in Sweden it's a bit taboo to be too open with your spirituality; they always think it's a bit weird.

Snoh Aalegra

One book that I just think is absolutely beautiful is 'The Kite Runner.' I'd recommend that one to any and everyone.

Snoh Aalegra

I listen to rap a lot. I love Nas, Damien Marley, and Lauryn Hill.

Snoh Aalegra

I don't know exactly what genre to put it in, I just know that I grew up listening to a lot of soul music - Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince, and Whitney Houston. I was inspired by all these great big voices, and I try to do music that's timeless.

Snoh Aalegra

I just want people to feel what I feel when I hear music that I love.

Snoh Aalegra

I speak three languages - English is my third language - so I take my time with lyrics. It's almost like having a conversation with somebody. If it's really important, you want to think about what you wanna say with that person, especially if it's for the last time.

Snoh Aalegra

I like to tell stories in my writing but I definitely use my own life experiences to tell that story.

Snoh Aalegra

In Sweden we have a jazz festival, and I would try to see all these people like Angie Stone there when I was younger.

Snoh Aalegra

We have a huge immigration population in Sweden, but when I was younger, I grew up in a small town and, at one point, I was the only foreigner in my class. I really felt different, and I thought I looked different. Sometimes it was a good thing, sometimes I felt insecure.

Snoh Aalegra

I've learned to really listen to your family and friends. Because they want the best for you. Even if it's not what you want to hear, they're gonna tell you the truth.

Snoh Aalegra