I'm the only girl songwriter that fights for a lot of things. I fight for songwriting fees, which record labels want you to shut up about. Ester Dean feefightgirl Change image and share on social
People keep putting limitations on themselves and creating this reality that soul music is dead. That's only in their reality. It's not true. To me, Adele is R&B. Bruno Mars is R&B. It's just good songwriting and songs. That is going to last. Ester Dean adelebrunocreate share on social
I'm universal. As much as I can get out a 'Firework' with Katy, I can get a 'Lil Freak' out with Usher. Or a 'Lay It Down' with Lloyd. I can get Caribbean as I did on 'Rio,' then go from there to working with No Doubt. Ester Dean caribbeandoubtfirework share on social
I'm not looking to be an artist to make money. I'm looking to be an artist. Ester Dean artistmakemoney Change image and share on social
I always tell people I write songs, but I'm a writer. It's a difference. I can write songs to music, but I can write a story. I can see ideas spark in me. Ester Dean differenceideamusic Change image and share on social
My dream is to star in an animated movie and to have a toy made after me. Ester Dean animatedreammake Change image and share on social
I write by myself and then deliver the song. Everybody knows, 'Leave Ester alone when she's in her zone.' Give me a studio and the tracks, and I'll call you when the doctor is done. Ester Dean calldeliverdoctor Change image and share on social
I see what other people do and what songwriters don't. They don't get out and take care of themselves. Producers turn themselves into a massive brand. Songwriters tend to be under someone else's umbrella. If you're building your own legacy, it can't be under an umbrella. Ester Dean brandbuildcare share on social