“I was fortunate enough to have gone through the major label process and kind of have the inside scoop on some things, some information I wouldn't have normally had. To go from a major to an independent, I don't think it's an easy transition.” ThinkingKindEnoughEasyProcessGoneInformationMajorsIndependentLabelsFortunateTransition Author:Joe Budden
“I think Def Jam happened to be one of the labels that really didn't have a good grip on things that were going on. I'll say that - that's my political answer.” ThinkingPoliticalAnswersHappenedLabelsJam Author:Joe Budden
“I think the time in between albums, as much as it was not anticipated, it was much-needed, and very helpful, very useful. I've done nothing but hone my craft, and get better, and learn, and gather information in the process. So I'm grateful for it in retrospect.” ThinkingDoneProcessInformationNeededGratefulAlbumsCraftsGet BetterHelpfulRetrospect Author:Joe Budden
“I get a lot of support from the West Coast. But I think that's beginning to change. I think, as the awareness goes up, and as I continue to be consistent, more people from my area come around, and they're converted into Joe Budden fans.” PeopleThinkingSupportFansAwarenessAreasWestConsistentCoastWest Coast Author:Joe Budden
“I know that I'm kind of a big deal online, but I think that some of that is starting to seep into the streets, and you want to kind of continue to make sure it does that.” ThinkingKnowsWantKindDoeBigsDealsStreetsStartingOnlineBig Deal Author:Joe Budden
“I remember a day and time when the streets indicated what was hot online, and now I think it's starting to reverse a little bit.” ThinkingLittlesRememberBitsStreetsLittle BitHotStartingOnlineReverse Author:Joe Budden
“I think, it's so difficult to create a buzz anywhere, whether it be online, the streets, radio, anywhere, that if you are able to create a buzz somewhere, it definitely means something.” IfsThinkingMeanAbleDifficultStreetsRadioOnlineBuzz Author:Joe Budden
“For Joe Budden fans, and for Joe Budden, I like to focus on the creative side, and havin' a thought and bein' able to execute it in the booth. I think that song best displays me being able to do that.” ThinkingAbleSongSidesCreativeFocusFansDisplay Author:Joe Budden
