It's amazing to know that 5 years ago I was writing songs in a basement in the ghetto and now I'm writing for Michael Jackson. I'd be a fool not to say it's a dream come true.

Just listen to all this sweet, sweet music. I'm working the music.

I've really been writing a lot of country songs. I used to get criticized for doing a 'Bump Grind,' then turning around and doing a gospel song. But the truth is I'm glad I have a gift that allows me to switch lanes.

My fans have always loved my metaphors.

Within all of us there is a storm. Some believe it will never end: but he who has faith in the heavens above will weather any storm.

I'm the Ali of today. I'm the Marvin Gaye of today. I'm the Bob Marley of today. I'm the Martin Luther King, or all the other greats that have come before us. And a lot of people are starting to realize that now.

My mother always told me if you write about life, you will always be in the game. Just don't write songs write life. I decided to take her up on that.