I tried to make the best music that I could possibly make, and then nothing was ever good enough.

I think, it's so difficult to create a buzz anywhere, whether it be online, the streets, radio, anywhere, that if you are able to create a buzz somewhere, it definitely means something.

I remember a day and time when the streets indicated what was hot online, and now I think it's starting to reverse a little bit.

Success to me is self-determined, the life I live today, to come from a kid strung out on angel dust, homeless, at some points sleeping in the street. No money, not knowing where the next meal was coming from. No sex, no relationships, people that didn't love me, didn't care about me, to where I am today... that's successful. When I signed my record deal I always wanted to be respected by my peers for my ability and my skill level.

I'm a firm believer in my higher power havin' a plan, and he's never wrong, and he's not open to suggestions.

I don't wanna join the Hair Club For Men or anything.

I was fortunate enough to have gone through the major label process and kind of have the inside scoop on some things, some information I wouldn't have normally had. To go from a major to an independent, I don't think it's an easy transition.