I generally sell my records online or at the show. You can undersell the distributor and the stores, and people know what they're getting cause they've just seen you live.
I always had this energy level that made me want to come to New York.
I was being an artist, being sensitive and technical as artists are. I'm sure Leonardo Da Vinci did that. Artists don't always feel the same as others feel about their work.
The majors, they have to control the distribution, the record outlets, the radio and, in some cases, even the venues. And downloading and pirating have also put pressure on the majors.
Some people really trip on success or popularity. My friends would talk to me about that, about tripping on all this stuff, but you know what I tripped on? I started buying property.
The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers.
Now I get exposure first with people directly in the clubs. This is a unique situation for me.
It's a wonderful feeling just being in this creative motif.
