I think any artist that's going to become anything in this world faces humility: with great humility comes great success.

Most of my albums have a concept. They all have some kind of theme, some kind of feeling. I really take pride in that.

Melody always comes to me first before words - cadence and melody. When you're humming the melody and it's incredible and words start coming out it can build into something special.

I equally love both, classic rock and hip-hop. I love all music, really, and I really use classic rock a lot. I'm heavily influenced by that melodically in my music. I can't really separate the two.

I'm never in the mood to eat or drink when I get to a show. I'm just too nerved out.

I can tell you that when you're willing to give your life up to see a dream through, the reward is great.

I'm never scared what people are gonna think about music that I make.