The best business decision I've made was to become a songwriter. I can't say that I have a worst, because I don't have any regrets.

I also have two dogs, a Chihuahua and a Yorkshire terrier, so if they like him, that's a good sign.

I felt like a dork growing up.

I signed to Def Jam and within two months, I heard that Ja Rule was looking for someone to do a song with.

I'm an entertainer, period. But I'd probably have to say my passion is in singing. I'm willing to go broke singing.

I guess NBC must have noticed that one of my main staples is social media. So, when they approached me for The Voice, I thought "Why not be the first one to do it?"

Living in Maryland, I saw that the opportunities were far greater in California than back home.