I grew up in Marcy Projects in Brooklyn, and my mom and pop had an extensive record collection, so Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder and all of those sounds and souls of Motown filled the house. – Jay-Z
When I was six years old my friend was auditioning for Annie, and I decided I wanted to audition with her. My mom was worried I would fall flat on my face because Id never opened my mouth to sing, so she sent me to vocal lessons. I did the audition and fell in love with the entire process of a show. – Jacqueline Emerson