I wanted to be a professional baseball player.

I've been producing records, and as early as my late teens, early 20s, I put out a hip-hop record and then the Ringside stuff. You know, I just feel like I want to spend these years realizing all of my ambitions. I feel like we live in an age in which you can chase your dreams with focus and a vision.

I have a habit of recording records very quickly - and not in a haphazardly way, not in a way where I'm not focused on details, because I'm a freak when it comes to that.

But I've consistently worked for 10 years.

My parents were hippies.

My mom just understands about stuff. We have a really good trust, and she knows I can take care of myself.

I like to challenge myself and give myself a timeline. It pushes me to be more creative and actually do these things, not just dream about them.