It's not like I go into the studio and say I'm going to try to make music to prove to somebody that I can make music.

Technology has changed things, same as everywhere. But the economy has changed drastically. When Jamaica first won independence, our dollar was stronger than the U.S. dollar. Now ours is about 90 to one. That's had a big impact on crime and poverty.

The average man can't prove most of the things that he chooses to speak of, and still won't research and find out the root of the truth that you seek of

I record all night and sleep all day.

I grew up in uptown Jamaica; I went to a rich school. I was raised by my mother and my stepfather; they made sure education came before anything. I had a good childhood, grew up spending time with my bigger brothers and sisters. My people are good people. I was exposed to a lot of different kinds of people and culture.

The UK crowds always have a lot of energy, and I've done some milestone shows there that I'm very proud of.

It's not like I go into the studio and say I'm going to try to make music to prove to somebody that I can make music.