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.

I grew up in Oakland and Berkeley, California.

I've put myself in this position where I haven't set myself up with a Plan B. I don't have a safety net; it's all in.

Whenever I perform I try to connect with the crowd and give off energy so when they walk away from the show its remarkable and its something they talk about it, like 'damn I cant wait to come back to my show.'

I think, back in the day, when I was first starting to make music, all I wanted to do was to get a record deal.

If I didn't make a single song in two months, I'm slippin'. You can't just party every night.

Nothing tops making a living off your passion.