Questlove (born Ahmir Khalib Thompson on January 20, 1971) is an acclaimed American drummer, music producer, author, and television personality. Best known as the drummer and co-frontman of the hip-hop band The Roots, he is celebrated for his virtuosic drumming and genre-blending musical style. Questlove has won multiple Grammy Awards and serves as the bandleader for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He is also a prolific author, having written several books on music and culture. His work spans hip-hop, soul, funk, and jazz, making him a pivotal figure in modern music.
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“I hate holidays because it's the quietest; it's the most deafening sound in my apartment.”
“To be hip-hop is much more than just rapping in the production. It is more in the attitude.”
“We have to get back to "we." It's important to get back to "we" not just "I."”
“I never want to get to that level of poverty where taking a bath has to be a hot-pot experience.”
“When you first start off, you see what other people have and quietly say, "I want that."”
“Working with the artist elite can be like banging your head against the wall.”
“Just because the laws were changed doesn't mean that the attitudes have changed.”
“I want to be as healthy as I can be so I can make it past 50; make it past 60 and make it past 70.”
Source: Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove
“When you live your life through records, the records are a record of your life.”