The first movies I really loved were ‘Juice,’ ‘Malcolm X’ and ‘Michael Jackson: Moonwalker.’ The first time I saw him, I was watching ‘Malcolm X.’

This is what I do — this is the same approach you would take to making an album or to directing or designing anything: You’ve got to give it your all," Rocky continued.Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​,

If you’re familiar with Spike Lee’s illustrious career in the film industry then you know that whenever he collaborates on a project with the likes of Denzel Washington it’s going to be something to behold, and more than a decade after working together on Inside Man, the two are back at it in a new crime drama, Highest 2 Lowest.