[I've worked as a guard at Rikers Island] from 1988 to 1990.

I'm blessed to be in an environment where people are sincere.

Sometimes people look at our covers and say, "That looks just like that other cover." I say, "And?" It reminds them of a cover from way back when. If you know the cover, then pull it out and compare it. I don't care. It's supposed to bring back memories.

God's eye is on a sparrow. And I know - oh, yes, I know he watches over me...

I'm singing, you know, because I'm happy and I'm free.

[I've worked as a guard at Rikers Island] from 1988 to 1990.

The only thing I wanted to accomplish was to finally get recognized by the music industry. If you know the awards, answer me this question: Do you see an award for soul music? No. They have R&B, funk, hip-hop and all sorts of contemporary things.