Things might not go as planned, but at the end of the day it’s up to me to take those risks and do what I love most. And I don’t owe anybody an explanation. My journey is my journey.

I believe that imagination inspires nations. It's something that I live by.

I want people to know about these visionary artists. I want people to know what they stand for and (that) they are representing something unique, something fresh. I am just so excited about their careers.

I always think about the next generation and creating a different blueprint for them. That's my goal: to let them know there's another way.

I think if people genuinely want to help ... that'll shine through, no matter what color or what race. We cannot see race before compassion.

Part of what my music represents is to stand up and be the voice of those who feel like they are not heard and want to be treated with respect regardless of race, color, orientation - android, cyborg, whatever.

I always carry my classic black-and-white tux and custom-made George Esquivel saddle shoes.