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“One of the things that I've worked my way out of doing, and I knew that I needed to, was comparing myself to other people. That just poisins everything. It all of a sudden dtermines even clothes you're going to choose to wear that day or what you're going to do with a music production or how you're going to sequence it. It poisinseverything. Your real job in the world is to be you. Comparing yourself to other people I think that hurt me more than anything. Allowing myself to go there so much in my head hurt me.”

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India.Arie is an American singer-songwriter known for her unique soul music style and heartfelt lyrics. Born on October 3, 1975, she has achieved significant success in her music career since the release of her debut album 'Acoustic Soul' in 2001. Arie is celebrated for her passion for music and her focus on social issues. more

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