If an artist wants to work with me because they feel I've made some credible albums and there've been things that are long-lasting, it's because those artists took the time and we built an idea.

To me, John Lennon and Elvis Presley were punks, because they made music that evoked those emotions in people.

The Emerging Artist program is designed to encourage young artists and give them a place to show their work.

With some artists, I've noticed that after their songs have been licensed, on their next album you can totally hear they're trying to write a song for 'Grey's Anatomy' and it doesn't work. It's just one of those things that has to feel genuine to last a long time.

What we have as artists is the immortalization opportunity that others don't have, because our work is lasting; it's there forever to view.

People think because I've got some success, I've made it, but in my eyes it's like, 'How long has Jay Z been in the business? How many albums has he got?' Not that I'm trying to be Jay Z, but I am trying to be around for a long time.