“I would love to do an album of standards!” — Kelela Quote

“I would love to do an album of standards!”

“A lot of people of color in the music industry are still more interested in embracing things that are considered white canon, and looking radical. Like when people point to punk in the indie world: If you point to the history of punk as what you see as your legacy, that's more prized and praised.”

“It's gratifying to hear something familiar and challenging at the same time.”

“You figure out what your standards are, and I think that's important.”

“It may sound funny to others, but there is a sense of freedom when I am able to live on my own, and as per my own set standards.”

“I'm slow by everybody's standards. But not by mine.”