Now the novels that are read are purely entertainment – well done, very polished, with a very effective technique – but not literature, just entertainment.

A universal sound is about having everybody be able to relate to it whether you're in New York, LA, London or Australia. You have to be able to universally be brought back to a place where they can relate to you as an artist.

The free market is at its best when everybody works in a fish bowl and tells you their point of view The hedge funds and portfolio managers have a right to do this We've muted the analysts and their presence in the system.

I definitely see myself making classic R&B records with somewhat of a trendy vibe to it. I definitely wouldn't say trap.

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em... then beat 'em.

I'm not going to wait on anybody to put out music or a visual. Everything I will do is on my own. I'm not waiting on anyone.

I think when I say universal, it means making a project that everybody can enjoy but also a project where they're getting closer to you.