I don't read music or anything, so when I produce, I go basically by ear.

I could do a few more sit-ups and my waistline would be less difficult.

Well, if you look at all of the cultures in America, this is a great opportunity for us to really get acquainted with the rest of the world. America is the only place you can do that, but we don't have sense enough to take advantage of that.

Different periods, different cultures - it's just the way my mind works. My music is that way as well. There's a foundation but the inspiration comes from everywhere. I've been influenced by so many things.

What opens my heart is when my son wakes me up in the morning, nudging me and saying, 'Mommy, mommy!'

I'm only in competition with my last level.

I'm inspired by Earl Sweatshirt. He's a really honest writer, and he's unusually intelligent.