"As far as my record and 'Video,' the song, I wrote it to be a pop song, a radio song," says the Atlanta resident, whose stripped-down, introspective style recalls that of Tracy Chapman and Dionne Farris. Yet she clearly understands what it takes to be a commercial success, too, and crafts her music in a way that is not only radio-friendly but rich enough to please critics.
The same way that 'Video' was done, I have a lot of 'Videos' on my album.
"I want to make people feel good and make people think. Anybody can do that," she says matter-of-factly. India.Arie is quick to tell you it's not her intention to simply rack up hit singles. "We saw her as a great artist who put out a great record and more importantly, will be around for a while." "We love the record and we love the video," said David Cohn, general manager at MTV2. She has enjoyed healthy airplay on radio and cable music outlets, and MTV crowned her one of the top talents to watch this year.
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