I was inspired by, when I was in college, seeing some incredible speakers come to my school: Michael Eric Dyson, Spike Lee, Nikki Giovanni, and other poets and writers. I always loved that experience: going and sitting in an auditorium and listening to their opinions.

Producing all my own songs and refusing to go to the hot producer. That's the biggest risk I've taken so far.

One thing you should know about me is I never play to lose, Always aim high and rarely obey the rules.

I want to be like Bruce Springsteen or something, making songs that are relevant.

I'ma be here for a while. None of these clowns can hurt me.

I don't like to think of it as being fired. Instead, I prefer to think of it as being on indefinite leave with a sabbatical flair.

I think if I did something in the pop world right now, it would be for Rihanna. I'd love to do something production wise for her.