In a time where everything's a flavor of the month, and it's hard to have any sort of longevity, I've been able to sell records still. I want to be the guy that stands out there and says thank you personally to everyone. And I try after my shows and kick it because I want to genuinely say thanks.

Honestly, I don't feel pressure to live up to anything I've done because I tend to not listen to my work once a year passes.

You can't get someone to like something they aren't feeling. After you press play, there isn't anything you can do.

I started freestyling with friends about eight or nine years ago. I started writing also around the same time, but didn't meet blockhead until about '94. I started making beats not until about '96.

For a guy who didn't expect a fan base whatsoever, I'm pretty stoked. People say they don't understand it, and I say that's okay. I don't think anyone can argue that I'm not trying to do my own thing at least.

God helps those who have no-cut contracts.

The alleycats manipulate the blocks with gutter magic