Flo Rida

Music was definitely a way out. Instead of playing basketball, I was going to recording studios.

I love to do something that's challenging to myself, and just to see the success, it makes me go harder and harder the next time.

I'm a huge fan of Taio Cruz. I'm really liking what he's doing at the moment. I'd love to do something with him.

I'm a guy who just loves to reinvent myself.

My first love was basketball, but that wasn't gonna launch me, and I knew I had to get into other things. So me and my friends, we started making mix CDs and going down to South Beach or to the parking lot at Pitbull concerts to spend all night hustling.

The fans are always at the hotel waiting, they like to get pictures and autographs. I enjoy it all, the displays of love and support at the hotel and the shows.

I love the energy over here in the U.K., the hospitality is insane.

I love my fans, so when I get the chance to interact with them, it's beautiful.

Music is my life, and if I like a song, chances are the world will also.

Giving is most important to show the less fortunate that you don't give up. You always want to live a better life.

With my charity Big Dreams For Kids, I believe the more you give, the more you receive.

The Florida sound would probably be best defined as heavy bass with high energy dance records. There's a strong Caribbean heritage in Florida which features a lot of uptempo music, and the music accents the sexy, body-oriented sound.