I think the time in between albums, as much as it was not anticipated, it was much-needed, and very helpful, very useful. I've done nothing but hone my craft, and get better, and learn, and gather information in the process. So I'm grateful for it in retrospect.

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

Music kept me sane. I love music too much. I'm too passionate about music to let anything or anyone come in between me and my love.

I get a lot of support from the West Coast. But I think that's beginning to change. I think, as the awareness goes up, and as I continue to be consistent, more people from my area come around, and they're converted into Joe Budden fans.

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

Joe Budden TV is life through the eyes of Joe Budden. You've gotta go check it out - it's pretty fun.

I believe that life is meaningless without hope, which is really what that line is about. Without hope, what are we living for? I wouldn't wanna see where exactly I'd be in five years. I wouldn't wanna know my exact date of death. I wouldn't want to know my exact cause of death. Certain things I just want to allow to take place rather than just have the knowledge beforehand.