I used to buy records in high school. Mainly dancehall: Super Cat, Buju Banton.

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

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.

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

My father has been a voice of encouragement in times of desperation for so many people. But he died when I was so young that, for me, his music has been a way for me to get to know him better.

Vexation of spirit is a waste of time Negative thinking, don't you waste your thoughts Verbal conflict is a waste of word Physical conflict is a waste of flesh People will always be who they want And that's what really makes the world go round Unconditional love is scarce.

Did you know that I exist before the earth and did you know my eyes are windows to the world.