It's always interesting to me that we all hear music differently. It's an awesome experience to hear what other people hear.
My father lived by the philosophy, 'Be yourself, because everyone else is taken,' and he made sure I did, too. Whatever I wanted to do, he supported me. I don't mean that I was spoilt - he didn't believe in material gifts - but he watched my back while I worked to achieve things.
I am such a gearhead. In my recording studio, I personally engineer and edit everything on computers.
I threw my son, Brandon, a rave for his birthday and I fully set it up like a crazy rave with lights and sound, me and my partner DJ'd - I got Mix Master Mike from the Beastie Boys to come DJ for a bit.
Our music will continue to have an impact in people's lives long after we finally call it quits.
I was never one for the passenger seat. I have always wanted my level of entertainment and showmanship to be the same as a frontman.