I usually prepare a track and then I work with the artist when it's time to do the vocals.
“At college age, you can tell who is best at taking tests and going to school, but you can't tell who the best people are. That worries the hell out of me.”
“I write a book over a period of months or years, and when I'm done with it, usually another year goes by before I see it in print. It's hard to be patient and wait.”