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.

Nas is someone who can communicate with the streets and can still keep it real in terms of being human, he doesn't try to be this super perfect person, but has respect for his history and for his ancestors and for spirituality. So Nas always displayed that in his music, while at the same time keeping it hard and something that you can relate to.

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

Your body's just a vehicle, transporting the soul. It's what's inside of people, is beauty to behold.

The UK is one of the places that has always been an advocate of my music and I spend a lot of time touring here. I've got family and friends over here, but more than that, there's a large Jamaican community and the Jamaican culture is very widespread in the UK which I love.

Music is an expression of what's inside of you. And that's how I make music.

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