I had an advantage because people would post me on blogs because I had co-signs from Kanye West, Def Jam, and G.O.O.D. Music. Everything I put out, the blogs would put up. When I realized that, I used that to my advantage and helped build my following on my own.

I just remember I wanted to make my own dynasty and not keep following trends. I wanted to make my own.

When I'm home, I cook my own dinner, all organic.

I had my own musical ideas that Mick helped me with as well.

I grew up on the west side of Detroit - 6 mile and Wyoming - so I was really in the 'hood. And I would go to school at Detroit Waldorf, and that was not the 'hood. Growing up in Detroit was good. I had a good perspective, a well-rounded one, and not being one-sided.

For me, personally, Detroit is a melting pot for everything. We get the best from the East Coast, West Coast and down South.