I think experimentation with other stuff is great. My real focus has been more-so trying to create a sound that I can build upon and get really comfortable with. I think almost everything is experimentation 'til you find what it is that your sound is.

I am a musician, a songwriter, music fan. I live in New York City and I love my job.

I like to write from my life and the relationships that make it up. I think its important to use music to change people's moods. I try to write my story in a way that people can take for themselves and their own life.

I try not to listen to a lot of music when I'm starting the recording process, because it can be so subtly influential.

I've been writing songs and making music since I was probably ten years old...so my inspirations back then, I don't know - I guess it was something that was innate. I was really shaped to make hip-hop music and love hip hop.

My eclectic taste allows me to do something unique and not box myself in.

I am very lucky to have people who care about me and care about my music. I think it would be irresponsible to not show them as much love back as they show me.