At a certain point, I got used to writing on demand. I developed a habit of writing like I hired myself! I also like to write about things that affect me emotionally.

I throw down a lot on paper and on tape. Sometimes while I'm practicing on the guitar, I'll think of a song.

Most true musicians don't do it for the money, they do it because they love it. When I did slam poetry, it was a great way for me to express myself, I loved it.

Many of the African musicians are well-schooled and well-versed...what they do takes a high level of musicianship.

I really like world music. I used to think it was simple but it's far from that.

At a certain point, I got used to writing on demand. I developed a habit of writing like I hired myself! I also like to write about things that affect me emotionally.

Everybody can perform, there are so many outlets. Musicians are no longer limited. In the past, the record companies made most of the money. I for one am not sorry to see them fade away.