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

When you do an album about Africa, you can't be too superficial.

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

Music is not like sports, where you can go and do a hundred reps in a gym and come out and be all buffed up.

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.

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