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.

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.

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

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.

I record all night and sleep all day.

The UK crowds always have a lot of energy, and I've done some milestone shows there that I'm very proud of.