It is a different world, the underground. When you hit mainstream, you hit a saturation level and that turns some people off. When you are on more low-key stuff, it works to your advantage and it creates a buzz on the streets. At that point, the sky is the limit.

Where I'm at physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually usually dictates where my music goes.

Take away what we love, wed all be Joe Paterno.

If I'm trading bars with somebody, it certainly is not because I have a release coming. Joe Budden prides himself on the music and not the sales aspect.

I came up in battling and just wanting to compete. Even if you had no real problem with someone, you just wanted to compete.

Why try to fit in when you a stand out?

Life is like a beach chair when you can afford one