Other than the 'Sesame Street' soundtrack, which I was obsessed with, the first artist I really felt I'd discovered on my own was Amy Winehouse. She was the first female artist I wanted to write like and sing like and be like. Alessia Cara amyartistdiscover share on social
I guess people don't think that young girls or young artists have opinions, but I'm so glad that there's artists like Lorde and Raury and Kehlani because they're showing other people that young people can have an opinion and a voice and do really well with it. I'm glad I can be one of those people. Alessia Cara artistgirlglad share on social
I wanted to get through high school anonymously. Alessia Cara anonymouslyhighschool Change image and share on social
I was always told that music isn't a 'realistic' path to take, and like a normal human being, I doubted myself over and over because I was afraid of failure. Alessia Cara afraiddoubtfailure Change image and share on social
Flannel shirts, denim, Converse, a guitar, messy hair? That's literally me. Alessia Cara conversedenimflannel Change image and share on social
I barely have time to think. But the best way to stay grounded is to take it one day at a time. Alessia Cara barelydayground Change image and share on social
Body image is something that girls struggle with every day, and it's something that I struggle with every day. Alessia Cara bodydaygirl Change image and share on social
Ninety per cent of my family are hairdressers, and the other 10% are construction workers. Alessia Cara centconstructionfamily Change image and share on social
I think that my music is really empowering. I just want people to know - especially young people, but really everyone - that you don't have to be so caught up in what everyone else is thinking. You don't have to be the coolest, most popular person. You can just be you and be vulnerable. Alessia Cara catchcoolempower share on social