I think that Detroiters are some of the most resilient people in the world.

A lot of people think I live in a soul bubble.

I think that Detroiters are some of the most resilient people in the world.

I make soul music for hip-hop heads. It's music I'd want to sample if I were a rapper.

I really love rap music. I grew up in the '80s and '90s with Public Enemy, N.W.A., LL Cool J - I'm a hip-hop encyclopedia. But I got kind of frustrated with the chauvinistic side of rap music, the one that makes it hard to write songs about love and relationships.

I just want to have fun and party with everyone around the world. That's the only rule, to have fun.

Barry White is my musical hero. He was the guy who you danced to in the club and then when you took your lady home to the bedroom, you listened to him there, too! That's who I always wanted to be - the guy who was always there.