I try to really understand every aspect of the most high; for me, the most high is Allah... I live my life by Islam.

You're gonna notice me when I come in. I'm gonna make a statement without opening my mouth, and when I leave, you're gonna remember that.

I really only respect the Arab culture. I ain't really trying to pay no attention to, ya know, these little people in political positions and executive positions that ain't Arab culture oriented people because a lot of the times, what are you really showing all of this concern for?

I appreciate the additional additives and preservatives that help sell a project, but I'm sticking to what works best for me. I gotta sell the album live on stage and make people believe in the songs.

New York is traditional New York, you know what I'm saying? It's the stomping ground of the hustlers and go-getters

I try to really understand every aspect of the most high; for me, the most high is Allah... I live my life by Islam.

With every song I have a person in mind who, in a perfect world, would perform with me. Usually I end up not getting that person, and I'm forced to settle for someone else.