I want you to see that I'm looking. Look at me look at you. I'm cool with that.

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

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

I never knew that I would see the day that I would meet the devil himself.

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.

I'm concerned with being in shape, and I definitely experienced the results of being in shape. And I know how incredible it makes me feel, so when I feel like I'm gaining a little weight, I make a conscious effort to return back to being in shape. Being shape has given me a feeling and an ability to perform in many different areas.

My making it is a combination of grinding, grinding, grinding and being lucky enough to finally get a shot.