Was working with Wyclef Jean a dream come true?
Wyclef was amazing. I grew up on his music. I used to jam Wyclef and Fugees CDs every day on my way to school. I definitely am a huge fan. I had to take the chance to work with him when I got it. I flew out to New York to work in the studio with him. He was amazing, humble and down-to-earth. We cut like four records together, and “Ice Cream Girl” was just the most special one. It added a whole different flavor from all of the other tracks I recorded. I knew it had to go on the album. Your lyrics also evolved. I’ve been through so much, man. I’ve been around the world, seen a lot of things and I’ve been inspired a lot of stuff that’s going on. I’m an international artist. I’m overseas all the time. When I’m at these places, I start writing songs and I put ideas down in my Blackberry. I research topics. There’s definitely a growth. I’m writing everywhere, taking notes and topics down. I lay voice notes and melodies down so I don’t forget them. Do you feel like each place you’ve been infl
