I associate creativity with independent music.

Historically, black music has influenced other cultures and other genres and created other genres.

For me, the creative process for me always starts in a personal place. I step away from my iPod or any records or CDs.

All the best times in music were rebellious. I mean, even like Elvis, people didn't want their daughters paying attention to him. He was considered too sexual!

I have learned that you're only relevant to someone if you're beneficial to them somehow/some way

I can write hundreds of songs on simple power chords.

I want to be transparent, so I don't leave room for too much thinking.