In my late teens and early 20s, I started selling mix CDs on the street.
I'm just not sticking to one thing. I like to have fun with it. I like to spread myself in many ways, so you're gonna get all types of music.
I'm always around people who want to drink very expensive champagne. But only when it's a celebration of success.
I love the energy over here in the U.K., the hospitality is insane.
I think just growing up in Miami, there's gumbo of different cultures that influence us.
When I found out that my mom was sneaking listening to my music, I decided to make sure that my music is very clean.
At the end of the day I want to be the guy who experienced music in all type of ways, with hip-hop being the roots of it.
The Florida sound would probably be best defined as heavy bass with high energy dance records. There's a strong Caribbean heritage in Florida which features a lot of uptempo music, and the music accents the sexy, body-oriented sound.
I definitely want my fans to know that I'm here to stay, and I'm going to continue to give them hot music.
Starting out with music, I was very successful, and me getting into film, I definitely look forward to giving it my all. What you put in is what you get out.
I'm not the only one in the studio a lot of times, so I have my boys in there and they'll tell me and give me their suggestions and what they think.
I love my fans, so when I get the chance to interact with them, it's beautiful.
The fans are always at the hotel waiting, they like to get pictures and autographs. I enjoy it all, the displays of love and support at the hotel and the shows.
I wouldn't mind working with Outkast. I'm a big fan of them.
I enjoy everywhere I'm booked to go.
With my charity Big Dreams For Kids, I believe the more you give, the more you receive.
You can go to some countries where people may not be able to conversate with you, but they can sing your lyrics word for word.
Growing up in Miami, having these different cultures and being inspired in so many ways musically has let me have a very long career, 'cause just when you think I'm gonna do this type of record, I go and do something else.
Growing up in my household with seven women, I'd hear all types of music.
Music is my life, and if I like a song, chances are the world will also.
