If you could pick one song off the album to win over a new fan which one would it be and why?

Phora: I would say the last track of the album, “When It’s Over” featuring Tiffany Evans. It’s one of my personal favorites, and I feel like it’s a heartfelt track. It’s very nostalgic, and I know people will be able to related to it.

Gearing into your personal life, you’ve experience a lot at such a young age. How do you continue to stay positive throughout your music?

Phora: That’s a really good question. I feel like a lot of the times, we have two options: One, to let all the negativity break us or put us down or the second option, let that sh*t turn us into stronger people and let it help us grow. And you know, I’m not perfect or always positive because I do have songs where I’m battling religion, life, family issues, or relationships but at the end of the day, I can’t let whatever I’m going through break me. So staying positive and looking forward is my only option.

I know that you mentioned that being from Anahiem has given you your own sound but at some point have you felt the pressure of sounding like the “West Coast” artist/beat?

Phora: I’m such a fan of the West Coast sound and the G-Funk era. I grew up on DJ Quik, Tupac, Eazy-E, The Dogg Pound, and Suga Free so they’ve played a role at some point but for the most part, it was never really on my mind. I was 16-17-years-old, listening to certain beats and I’d be attracted to them but never really wanted to sound like it.

You’ve been in the music scene since you were a teen, what key lessons would you say you’ve learned early on in your career?

Phora: I’ve learned so many lessons but most importantly, I’ve learned to keep your family close. Now a day, it’s hard to trust people, and that’s something I’ve struggled with. So definitely keeping the ones you f*ck with close to you, and treat them like family because people will come and go but the real ones will stay.

Aside from your new album and your clothing brand which continues to pick up buzz, what else can fans expect for the rest of 2017?

Phora: One thing’s for sure, I’m always working and growing. I’ve put out so much these past 6-7 years that we’re continuing. So expect growth from me, much more content, and don’t expect me to stay in the same place.