“As an Asian who makes Hip-Hop music, I understand that I’m a guest in the house of Hip-Hop. It’s a title that I’ll carry proudly as long as I’m here, and it’s a culture that I have unlimited respect for… The reason I call [this project SHOES OFF] is because… I am a guest in the house of Hip-Hop, and in my culture, it’s customary to show respect to someone’s home by taking your shoes off at the door. Hence the name SHOES OFF.”