I realized I liked being in the studio and working on translating the ideas into recordings.

I was never in the business of trying to put my name out there - I was really focused on music and records and being in the studio.

It was very punk rock for me to take a stab at working with Justin Bieber. I don't know how people portray that, or 'Climax,' for that matter. But for me, it was the most adventurous thing I could have done at that exact moment.

It's been said to me that I'm self-destructive because I'll walk away from things that are good.

Im still an idealist. My manager is always trying to talk me out of it, but thats just the way I am.

The goal is to make something that sounds new and different.

I like to find an artist who inspires me and get into their world and challenge them.