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I didnt even know what it was.
Then my manager told me what it was, and I was like, Oh, absolutely.
Not only am I a fan of Nick, but Im a fan of basketball as well.
In junior high, I thought I was going to be a basketball player before a piano player.
So I always say I slipped the bench over to the piano and thats been my saving grace.
But I also remember watching the Lakers in the 80s with my dad, whos a big fan.
So I remember those Laker-Boston rivalries.
It was just all that combined:Hell yeah, Im down.
Those things help tell the story.
With jazz, everythings in the moment.
Certain things are rehearsed, like when youre playing basketball.
But when the defense comes, then those players will get interrupted.
Same thing in music.
you’re free to rehearse all you want in your room by yourself.
Nick tried to bring charts the first time we recorded.
Thats not how I roll.
I was like, Hell no, dont you dare write down funk.
You leave that folder over there.
I was like, Just pull up the screen.
Well look at it.
Were going to come up with the vibes on the spot.
And trust me: Youre going to be satisfied.
This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
