I can put some chords together and maybe write a song, but I'm learning every day. And that's the fun part.

The drumming helps a lot when I'm producing songs or writing songs. My knowledge of drums helps more in that aspect, (although) I don't know, man; I'm not great at any of them.

In pop music, the public usually see the results - the hit records, the Grammy Awards performances, the concert tours - but not all the work that goes into getting into the spotlight. And not everyone realizes that, even if you have a lot of talent, chances are you won't make it.

If perfect's what you're searching for, then just stay the same.

I want people to think of Hawaii and think of palm trees and magical islands and Bruno Mars.

In Hawaii, some of the biggest radio stations are reggae. The local bands are heavily influenced by Bob Marley.

My dad was just the king of finding these little spots for us to stay that we should never have been staying at.