Don Was is a celebrated musician, producer, filmmaker and more. He's a six-time Grammy winner and president of the prolific jazz label Blue Note Records. But he puts more stock into a living legacy in the arts than any awards he's won.

He pours back into Detroit's arts scene and works to showcase music with soul. This week, he's being honored with a degree from Wayne State's College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts. 

Was joins The Metro's Cary Junior II to talk about his journey, reflecting on how he went from playing Detroit bars to international acclaim—and how he feels success doesn't change who he is at his core.