“While creating Moon Shoes, I had no idea that I was doing it. The expe...” — Ravyn Lenae Quote

While creating Moon Shoes, I had no idea that I was doing it. The experience was extremely organic, considering that I was making music spontaneously and working alongside friends. I chose to title the project 'Moon Shoes' to give listeners a sense of unearthly freedom. I believe each song moves listeners closer to the moon and personal truth.

I feel like the moon is a very beautiful woman. She's in control.

Being from Chicago, you kind of are shielded in a way from the other stuff that goes on in music and the industry.

I enjoy going to shows to study other artists. It is important to always remain a student to my craft.

Ronaldo was a phenomenon, but Zizou had something apart. Playing alongside him was a crazy thing! Supporters arrived earlier at the Bernabeu just to see him warm-up!

In any 'big science' enterprise, like planetary exploration, where you must work in big teams of similarly driven people, it is important also to know how to work alongside others even when they may be your fiercest competitors.

NGOs have a significant role to play, alongside governments, in improving the status of women.

My personal experience has felt unique in that I'm juggling the already-intensive demands of network coverage of the White House alongside my daily MSNBC show.