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

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.

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.

Toasting is basically what you call rapping. It came off of playing the beats at the parties, however it be. You find a space in the beat, and you have somebody live just basically saying rhymes over the beat.

The victory's found in truth, like innocence found in youth Self defeat is your own dispute

I like singing all songs, really, but I find that writing social commentary comes naturally.

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