The cohesiveness of the record, the message which is: evolving through experimentation. Or the mind being freer than the rest of the population. The drums, sonically, are the best drums I have ever heard in my life.

Dilla left us in 2006 but he paved the way for many producers who came after him. His musical legacy continues to inspire many young musicians we listen to today.

The first time I met Prince he was my rhythm guitarist on stage at Paisley Park where I performed live with him. He wanted to meet me and play with us on stage. He was an amazing human being. Real honest. And he liked to laugh, too, so we were just giggling and s**t, laughing at people. We kept in touch here and there over the years.