You have to understand the vehicle, the form that allows you to do what you do, and why that is.

His momma said, Donovan why are you, on the corner of linden and guy R. Brewer?

Having the savvy to know what you want to say, how you want to say it, and what music you want to say it over comes with time spent and wisdom gained in a music career.

You've rarely got an artist that's not being chauffeured into the business by some huge-ass names.

Kids don't even realize what they're up against.

There are situations where I'm uncomfortable saying, "I'm a hip-hop artist." In some circles, the response is like, "Oh, OK, so... you have whores and your ties are shiny?"

You have to understand the vehicle, the form that allows you to do what you do, and why that is.