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.

Shanghai set out to take over from Hong Kong and I think it's done that. It's got the most amazing futuristic skyline which rivals and even betters Tokyo.

APA is another evolution in my career; they have unique vision and share my goals for the future. I look forward to expanding our horizons together.

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.

I've worked with everyone from Ice Cube to Snoop Dogg ... right across to working with pop stars like Justin Timberlake. Why those artists came to me is because they wanted my sound.

U2 and folks like that. They all have that similar drive and that belief in themselves. They're early birds ... they're up working when everyone else is sleeping. They're simply all great at what they do.

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