Back in the day people made music to go on tour. They didn't make music to make a video.

I just think, who wants new soul? I want my soul to be the same as Otis Redding, I don't wanna have a new one.

The way to stay inspired and motivated is by doing what you like, doing what you love.

Growing up in the Bay Area, I played early on with these quartet groups who set guidelines for me. I remember the guys would all have the same clothes and shoes, like these uniforms. I was in awe.

If you want to be like the greats, you learn from the greats.

Frustrations are going to be there in every profession you're in.

Isaac Hayes told me once, 'There's no such thing as old-school. Either you went to school or you didn't.'