Initially, I was very much concerned with having absolute control. But as time has gone by, I'm not. I mean, the whole first record was really just how I spent my free time: stoned and drinking coffee in my house, spending three hours on a song.

I've always liked extreme performers; I don't think I am one, but my mentality is in line with that.

I think it would be nice to be a prince.

I'm sure as I progress the sound may get cleaner but right now, I'm still interested in having it rough but never overwhelmingly so. I consider myself an amateur pop songwriter and I want that to come through, too.

I get really affected by songs as a music listener - they mean so much and they feel so significant.

I think the Internet shortens the distance between people, and that can often lead to inappropriateness.

I loved rap, especially in the early days. But I wasn't trying to shove it down anybody's throats.