It's a very exciting and validating experience to be recognized ... along with all those giants of the music business.

I love music.

Have you ever wondered why young people take to music like fish to water? Maybe it's because music is fun. Plan and simple. It opens up their minds to dream great dreams about where they can go and what they can do when they get older.

Elvis was a giant and influenced everyone in the business.

Know the business, learn the business, own something.

The rappers have gone in and created a lot of hit music based upon my influence. And they'll tell you if you ask.