I think that there will always be artists out there who think they need to sign a major label deal in order to be successful. And that machine is what is going to work for them - there's tons of examples of pop stars who need that machine.

Consciousness rap - a term that I don't think exactly exists but gets thrown around a lot - is not exactly popular.

I'm as honest as I can be.

Us as rappers underestimate the power and effects that we have on these kids

Gay rights are human rights, there is no separation.

I think music should be experienced by people all ages.

You need to get outside of your comfort zone to write songs that are interesting, songs that are compelling, songs that are different from what other people are writing.