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.

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

My thinking is that if we're going to take from a culture, let's take from a culture that has exemplified success for thousands of years.

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 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 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.

Yes, Yes Yall, You know we talkin it all see how we bringing the street corner to Cargenie hall