John Legend is a nickname that some friends started calling me, and it kind of grew into my stage name. John Legend callfriendgrow Change image and share on social
Some artists I know, they would rather not see the audience or envision them. But for me, I'd rather see them. I feel like part of the reason I perform is to feel that connection. It's the reason I love it so much. John Legend artistaudienceconnection share on social
There's a certain confidence that comes with being sure about the way the world works. John Legend confidenceworkworld Change image and share on social
Hip hop has the urgency and rebelliousness that early rock n' roll and punk had: a level of rule-breaking and flirtation with danger. It allows you to break the rules. John Legend breakdangerearly Change image and share on social
When I write, I don't really focus on duets or anything like that or whether I'm going to feature this or that rapper. I just focus on just making a great song and figure out the rest later. John Legend duetfeaturefigure Change image and share on social
The main focus for me is not trying to find duet partners. It's about just making great songs. I want most of my album to be in my voice because it's my point of view. John Legend albumduetfind Change image and share on social
In America we have big issues with education - in impoverished communities especially. I work with Teach For All, and so we're encouraging more people to get into teaching. John Legend americabigcommunity Change image and share on social
I was a huge 'Breaking Bad' fan. I just loved the whole thing. Always interesting, always urgent. The stakes were always high. John Legend badbreakfan Change image and share on social
I'm probably tougher on myself than I used to be. I'll revise my lyrics more. Part of that is working with the right people and producers who will say, 'How can you make that better?' Allowing yourself to collaborate with people will push you toward transcendence. John Legend allowcollaboratelyric share on social
We have this film that we hope to finance, it's called 'Southern Rights.' It's a documentary about segregated proms that are still happening in the South of America. So there's a black prom and a white prom, so we hope to finance a film soon about that. John Legend americablackcall share on social
