My dad calls me 'Mac' a lot, from 'Mike Tyson's Punch Out' - Little Mac is the main character. I was obsessed. I can still beat Mike Tyson on 'Punch Out.'

I never have, but I would love to pick R. Kelly's brain.

I try to make sure that I make music that can stand the test of time.

I didn't appreciate Mick Jagger until I got older, and mainly because of the Mick Jagger swagger. He defined that for the world. He was bold and adventurous with it, too - just the ultimate rock star.

I don't want kids listening to my music thinking it's for their parents. I want them to feel it's theirs.

Gary Numan had a huge influence on both my music and my style. He had his own unique fashion sense - that futuristic space style. It was out there.

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