I suppose sometimes the lack of privacy can be a little hard to deal with at times.

I think it's important to evolve and grow and take risks creatively, instead of repeating yourself and doing the same thing over and over.

I dunno, there were always people believing in me, but you just gotta be confident in whatever you wanna do.

I just want to make music that matters, that people will remember for a long time.

In a sense, touring is crazy. You go city to city playing the show over and over again. But there's something magic about being in front of people, so it's not like going through the motions every night. It's a different experience.

I am involved in every step of the process [musicmaking]. Whether it is the production or the mixing or the visuals and music videos. I'm involved in every step of the way as far as the creative, directing and merchandise . Just making sure everything that falls in line with my brand is portrayed a certain type of way. It all about quality control and attention to detail, and making sure anything you put your name on is on point.

I think my style revolves around the philosophy that less is more, that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. That goes for my taste in design and in clothes, and even affects the way I approach music. I'm all about keeping things simple, and minimal, but being able to convey something powerful through that approach.