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.

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

I record all night and sleep all day.

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.

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.

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

It's not like I go into the studio and say I'm going to try to make music to prove to somebody that I can make music.