You can't have somebody guide you through everything - some things you have to learn on your own.

I grew up in the church not being able to listen to anything but gospel. So, while [other] people grew up with their parents listening to Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin, I never knew they existed until I was able to listen to what I wanted to.

The only reason I started using samples was because people talked about me not sounding like Kanye or The Heatmakers.

My music should evoke a feeling; whether it's a feeling in your stomach, goosebumps, whatever. When you don't get a feeling then there's a problem.

I would describe myself as a hard worker, very humble and focused on whatever it is that I put my mind to.

I have always been the type of person to want to reach a goal no matter how far-fetched it was.

As far as my inspirations, I just like anyone who is making good music - period.