I've always tried different stuff in the studio. I use rakes, spoons, cans... I'm a surround-sound type of guy.

I listen to a lot of '80s stuff, like 'Owner of a Lonely Heart,' by the group Yes. And Mr. Mister's 'Broken Wings.'

I'm trying to do something real different; I'm trying to bring the street to real pop. I'm trying to bring the street to pop. Not watering it down, no nothing.

I'm not a superstitious type of guy, ... I don't believe in all that stuff. I just do what I'm supposed to do, keep my mind focused and if things happen, take it one play at a time. That's how I've done it since I was a kid.

I don't usually recycle my cans and stuff because it is too much of a hassle; there aren't really any places to do so.

What I don’t understand about your type is that you want to emulate the other side. You kick up such a commotion about being different, and all you want is to be the same.