In my dressing room, you'll definitely find some Starbursts and Skittles. I have a lot of candles that remind me of home, and a humidifier for my voice. I also have some digital Kodak albums where I have pictures of my friends and family.

I don't think music can be held. I don't think artists can be put into boxes or places. It's all about creating and making the best music you can.

I'm a guy that appreciates spontaneity and a woman being genuine and different.

As blacks, all we got is sports and entertainment. That's the only way out the hood sometimes.

I think people just feel me. Whenever they listen to the music, it's just coming out. I think you can hear what I put into it. A lot of it is God. You can use stuff to where you want it. Like I pray to God, and I asked for direction early on, and he gave me so much. It's like rappers and soul singers is taking to me. That's both sides of me.

It wouldn't be me if I didn't get a little nasty.

Count your blessings. Every time I am doing bad I count my blessings. And I always lose count. Try that sometime.