I like to use recognizable songs, but other than that, this song would be perfect.

I'm interested in branching out and seeing where my music goes.

As the times are changing, you don't hear as many sample issues with rap artists. Part of that has to do with production styles these days, but the nature of copyright is also changing as the internet becomes more of a giant.

The goal of the work is always for it to come across as original material, as transformative material.

You can feel a little vulnerable when you see people tearing you apart on the internet or saying, "It's the end of music." "This guy is a total hack." I've read it all. But at the same time, even though I feel a little vulnerable with that, I do feel comfortable.

I love getting out there and traveling and doing shows and all of that. But when I can be home, it's a special time.

It's easy to hate on things that are close to your world that aren't exactly what you're doing.