I just want people to take a step back, take a deep breath and actually look at something with a different perspective. But most people will never do that.

I just do what I do and hope it's accepted by the public at large. It's different from when Marvin Gaye and Stevie revolutionized what music was 25 years ago. Now there's all this technology that's available to everyone. It's tough to be ahead of anyone.

People don't like when you point out to them and remind them that they're not very smart.

For me able to do the records I want to do and not have to worry about this producer or that producer or that trend, I'm not really interested in that.

I listen to all kinds of songs. There's something to be learned from every type of music and from the one making it, whether it's pop or jazz or hip-hop.

My fans are the best in the world! They've grown up with me and stayed with me through this entire journey.

I hope at some point in my career when my name is mentioned, someone will say "Oh yeah he has a good song!" I'd be happy with that.