Simon Hale, the British arranger, does all string and wood arrangements on my records

I make the kind of music I like

I'm fortunate I have this coterie of musicians around me to help take music to next level. Being surrounded by so much creative energy, so many creative people really feeds that creativity in me

I think in a way I was probably completely naive about what it takes to make something become a hit

Because of my Buddhist practice, I'm never lacking for inspiration

I think my Buddhist practice has a profound influence on my life and encompasses my creative projects

I actually am always a music first person