I started making my own beats because I just couldn't afford to pay for the other ones.

Obama cool, but he ain't sending me no free checks

I pay homage and respect to Bobby Womack [for Black History Month] knowing that he passed last year... Him being one of those artists that I have really sampled so much and just been so inspired by... You know, he is the original ‘soul man.’

Too much shine, can dull the soul

I listened to a lot of old school, golden era music. It gave me a lot of insight on how to rap and give my all.

I started making my own beats because I just couldn't afford to pay for the other ones.

Looking back on all the things I went through to get here. It was all worth it. It's a blessing that I can write about it all.