In The 2000s, I Became An Artist.

Kurt Cobain Represents A Very Legit, Realistic Outlook. Before That, In My Head, To Be A White Artist Was To Be Privileged.

For Anyone That's Ever Had A Musical Breakthrough In Their Career, It's Always Followed By The Departure Period Right After.

According To My Parents, I Just Started Drumming When I Was Two. I Traveled With Them From Five To Seven On The Road, Playing Percussion. Between 8 And 12, My Dad Sort Of Prepared Me By Teaching Me Every Aspect Of Road Life.

I Grew Up In Somewhat Of A War Zone In West Philadelphia In 1985, '86. It Wasn't As Extreme As Someone Coming In The Classroom And Just Unloading On A Class, But I Knew To Take The Scenic Route To Go To The Grocery Store To Avoid Certain Elements.

There's No Such Thing As Success On An Isolated Level.