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.

Everyone is related to Africa; everyone comes from Africa. We are all distant relatives.

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.

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

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

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.

Body have to physically strong and sturdy. Spiritually balanced fi clean and purge me. Mentally advanced fi always urge me. Read a couple books and challenge the clergy. Read a couple psalms up in the morning early.