These kids know so much these days, and are bigger, stronger and quicker mentally. We just have to find out how to use it for good and not evil.

Anytime you have to sacrifice your art, or integrity, it's a bad deal, no matter what they're offering.

Teachers literally break down at the thought that if their students have a bad a test day, their job is on the line.

In general, being independent is so liberating, you get to create without someone looking over your shoulders.

I've had some parents ask me to do private birthday parties for their students, which I can't do, but it's an honor that they even ask. I love the feedback I get from parents on my music, it's so awesome.

When you have a great idea, and don't rush it, things can work itself out.

There's no major label in the world that would have let me make video game music, then conscious hip hop. They want you to find your audience, your lane, and stay in it until it ends. I can't do that.