I was fascinated by the word ‘Rudy,' which is connected to the Jamaican term 'rude boy,' which migrated from Jamaica to London. I was also fascinated by that name, because it exists in Persian culture and Iranian culture. There is actually a place called Rudy in Iran, and there's Iranians that I know with the name Rudy.

There's a bunch of rules that I want to break. I have a rule-breaking streak.

When I work with other artists, I really want to bring out the most in their voices and I want to hold myself to the same standard.

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