Beyond [Barack Obama] having made history as the first African-American president, I hope that he gets re-elected for what he does while in office, not for his skin color. I certainly believe he has the capacity.

The loyalty rate isn't that high. I could have a big hit, then put out the next single, and they say, Oh yeah, who are you? Prove it again.

If you listen to a lot of old funk records, the drums are really small. But you don't perceive it like that because the groove is so heavy.

A lot of my songs deal with spirituality and God, and I guess if you're in tune with that, you'll read into it.

My life is perfect because I accept it as it is.

I never sit down to write or say, "Today, I have to record something." I wait to hear it and then I go for it.

I've lived my life dealing with everybody. And that's how it's always been for me.