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.

The greatest thing to me about Obama is not the individual, it does not have to do with Obama himself - it's really about the people who have elected Obama. It demonstrates that people are ready for change, and I think Obama knows that, because he really came up from the people, the young generation especially. He motivated a lot of African Americans who never voted before to go and vote.

I'm a fan of hip hop music, so I always used a hip hop element in my music anyway.

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.

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

We take for granted electricity, water, even concerts. Count your blessings.

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