Don't say that you are a victim if you let somebody manipulate you.

Even the most racist person make a very painful racial comment, give him a smile. It's better than you take a weapon on him because he's just gonna go like, "Oh." He's just being stupid.

I never use someone just because they are great musicians. I work with people who have the same kind of feeling towards the music that I do, and the subject that I'm speaking of at that time.

As long as you are happy with your life, you'll have less problems.

Your brain is your greatest weapon. Connect it to your heart, and you can go anywhere.

If you don't trust the roots of the modern music in Africa, then there's hope for that music at all.

I want everybody to be happy because, if you're happy, you are more open to other people. Don't let misery bring you down.