I don't wanna get into that space where a lot of guys now, their solo album is like eight or 10 songs with other people, you don't get an idea of who this guy is. I just wasn't interested in that.

We blasted holes in the night until she bled sunshine

I don't mind being black. I'm black out loud. It's more than the people that they are, it's the condition that they represent.

I like to read the 'Financial Times' when I'm traveling. 'Economist.' 'Ad Busters.'

I'd bet a million dollars on DOOM against Lil' Wayne

African art is functional, it serves a purpose. It's not a dormant. It's not a means to collect the largest cheering section. It should be healing, a source a joy. Spreading positive vibrations.

Hip-hop is the last true folk art.