I know what it feels like to walk out in front of a sold-out crowd of a thousand people that are there for you, and how good that feels, but as an opener, you just have to train yourself to think that it's going to be harder.

I don't know if most people know it or not, but I produce, like, 95% of my own stuff.

I think when you're telling a story from inside of you that's genuine, people connect with it.

I think it's natural for a creative to be sensitive. If I'm in the studio and I write something, I think it's the greatest thing in the world; it's like my baby. I just made something out of thin air that exists now in a tangible form. It's the biggest thrill in my life.

It was inspiring to see local legends like E-40 and Keak da Sneak break out with 'Tell Me When to Go.'

When you're around somebody like E-40, all you can do is watch and learn, and soak up game.