MP3's definitely plays a big part in todays music industry. Personally it's beneficial but there's certainly people who rely solely on that and don't support artists. It's a way for artists to break into without having to spend any money at all.

Maybe. Maybe not. Definitely leaning towards maybe not.

I grew up on classic rock, jazz, & soul music. I bump everything from Miles, Clifford Brown, Coltrane, Monk, Hendrix, Suicidal Tendencies, Rakim, Bad Brains, Fishbone, The Roots, NWA, Marley, Sizzla, Capleton, Celia Cruz, & Manu Chao. Beats influences me.

S.F., Seattle, L.A., and lastly NY

A pot here, a pan there, a broomstick on the side, and a couple of cans for cymbals.