When I was in the studio with Madonna, we would work 12-hour days. If you want to work with the best, then that's what you have to do.

When I was in the studio with Madonna, we would work 12-hour days. If you want to work with the best, then that's what you have to do.

When I collaborated with Nelly Furtado, the idea for the song structure came from myself, but the lyrics and the ideas behind the songs came from her.

All of the artists that I've worked with have an incredible work ethic. And Madonna has the best work ethic of them all. I've learned a lot from being around her.

I had Ice Cube on my first album, "Bunker," and then I did a remix for Snoop Dogg. I've worked with Grandmaster Flash and Pharrell. It's a different work process and there's a different take with how you produce [hip-hop].

I am here for 5 days to enjoy myself and rest. Israel is a beautiful country and the audience is full of passion and I enjoy everything there is here.

There is a definite Chinese pop sound developing, but I was shocked at how influenced it is by American music.