I am a record executive and I shall be right there in your face with my records.

World events can shape culture. Music is either a soundtrack for or a narration of changing times. And who knows how that's going to go?

I was a James Brown junkie as a kid.

The kids I talk to are convinced their generation will make the best music. And the greatest artists have yet to be discovered. I walk around with that thought every day.

I'm personally looking for artists that are along the lines of today's pop stars. Whether it be a Rihanna or a Justin Bieber or a Kanye West or a Beyonce or a Lady Gaga, I'm looking for talent that's like that, that's what I love.

Modern music and artistry would look and sound completely different if not for the groundbreaking contributions Michael Jackson gifted to the world.

I think of myself as a producer who tries to bring the best out of everyone, whether that be an artist, songwriter or a publicist.