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.

Politicians need to stop the violence because it has become a way of life in Jamaica. It's the thing to do - be violent in Jamaica.

I'm a fan of hip hop music, so I always used a hip hop element in my music anyway.

Everything I've experienced, things that my friends have experienced and we talk about, things that are on the news - all aspects of life are in my message.

Every one of my father's songs is a lesson.

I record all night and sleep all day.

Poverty breeds a lot of things. When people are desperate and trying to survive, they do drastic things.