'Cocaine and a couple shots.' Macy Gray describes her healing process

Many find solace in activities like yoga, meditation or exercise. Singer Macy Gray has a more unorthodox system.

On a new episode of MTV's "The Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets," the Canton native addressed her disdain for more traditional forms of wellness.

"I just don't do the hippie [expletive]," she said. "Like I live in L.A., that's hippie kingdom. If I'm healing, that's not how I do it."

There are a few key ingredients to Gray's healing process, she said with a laugh: "Cocaine, and a couple shots." She added that a couple of edibles don't hurt either.

Gray came to fame in the 1990s and is well known for her hit song "I Try," which won a Grammy in 2001. The album, titled "On How Life Is," sold 7 million copies worldwide. Gray also has acted in the past, with some of her popular appearances including "Training Day" and "Domino."

Macy Gray local ties

Gray graduated from Canton South in 1986. Now, she lives in California and can be found on MTV in the reality series "The Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets." Gray joined the cast of the ongoing season.

Last August, Gray performed at the Kent Stage while on tour. In an interview with the Canton Repository, she expressed interest in doing a show in Canton.

"I would love to play in Canton. We just haven't done it yet," she said. "I don't know why."

What celebrities are on The Surreal Life this season?

Here's a list of the celebrity cast members of the current season of "The Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets."

• Macy Gray

• Ally Brooke

• Josie Canseco

• O.T. Genasis

• Chet Hanks

• Tyler Posey

• Johnny Weir

• Kim Zolciak

Where can I watch Macy Gray on The Surreal Life?

The Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets airs on MTV. New episodes air Tuesdays at 9 p.m.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Macy Gray says she does cocaine, shots for healing on 'Surreal Life'