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I think cool moments like winning a Grammy deserve a nice little party where you really soak it in and not have to work and stuff. I do remember throwing a party on that Grammy night, but it was work.

I realized early on that I was pretty good at organizing. A lot of it was about control. While my friends were out getting hammered at concerts, I was making money. I am a control freak.

Being acknowledged for your work is always a great accomplishment, whether it's people in my city, kids in the street, all the way up to the Grammys.

The last thing I want is to walk into my house after a long day and see all the Grammys and awards. It would make me feel weird.

I like to think of myself as the host at a party, and, if everybody is having a good time, so much the better.

I am one of those artists who knows where their money is. I pay my bills; I take care of my mama. I handle my business. I am a businessman. I go to meetings and take care of things, so it's a lot more than just partying and turning up.

I don't tell 'U.S. Weekly' which parties I'm going to. I write songs.

Everyone wants to go to the party and the red carpet, but my life is 90% the work.