Musician

It's not every day you get to do what you love and have a major story behind it.

The quality of a timeless song is that it's catchy, meaningful and relatable.

I've never hidden the fact that I'm Jamaican; I will never disown my roots or influences.

I think everybody wants someone who understands them and is able to compromise and meet them halfway. I mean, it goes both ways, you know?

A lot of people have come with 100 songs and never had the impact that I have with one, and I'm well aware of that.

I'm really looking forward to working with Meghan Trainor because that's in the pipeline, and I'm eager for it to really happen.

Fan reactions are crazy sometimes.

I have an appreciation for everywhere I've been so far.

The thing about metaphors is that, if you give them away, you give away the mystery.

We've seen many heroes from Jamaica, you know, and to be put in that class or to be looked upon on that level is overwhelming. It's pretty big shoes to fill, you know. I'm a size eight, but I'll try my best.

I have an appreciation for everywhere I've been so far.

I try to stay focused.

We've seen many heroes from Jamaica, you know, and to be put in that class or to be looked upon on that level is overwhelming. It's pretty big shoes to fill, you know. I'm a size eight, but I'll try my best.

My stage name is actually my nickname given to me by my dad when I was a baby.

I am not a dancehall artist, and I am not a reggae artist.

The thing about metaphors is that, if you give them away, you give away the mystery.

I love hats. On tour, it's difficult to stop in at a barber. It's good to have a hat nearby.

Fame is a distraction sometimes. You know, it's a distraction if you let it. So it's very important to stay focused, stay very connected to your roots.

Fame is a distraction sometimes. You know, it's a distraction if you let it. So it's very important to stay focused, stay very connected to your roots.

I am not a dancehall artist, and I am not a reggae artist.