I wanted to make something that reminded people of the way albums used to feel. I wanted something as good as the stuff put out by the Bomb Squad, or Dr. Dre and his production crew, or 'A Tribe Called Quest.' I miss albums like those.

For me the best thing about winning an award is when the people cheer for your win. When you can see that the people are really happy that you are winning something, that's the most reward thing in the world.

At the end of the day, man, you can't protect yourself from a haymaker that's coming in toward your face if you don't see it coming.

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.

I started growing my hair in December '89. I was seventeen. I signed my record deal and said I ain't combing my hair no more. I don't have too.

I love hip-hop, because you can do this like that and still be super successful! You ain't gotta hold your tongue.

It's almost not safe to be an artist, the way everybody is randomly picking people to feud with.