“I hate to sound like an old fuddy duddy, but the game has changed.” HateGamesSoundChangedI Hate Author:Raheem Jarbo
“In general, being independent is so liberating, you get to create without someone looking over your shoulders.” IndependentShouldersOver YouLiberating Author:Raheem Jarbo
“There's no major label in the world that would have let me make video game music, then conscious hip hop. They want you to find your audience, your lane, and stay in it until it ends. I can't do that.” WorldWantI CanEndsGamesAudienceMajorsConsciousLet MeHip HopVideoHipsLabelsHopsLanes Author:Raheem Jarbo
“I have friends with deals, both major and indie, and the ones on majors never seem as happy, and quite frankly aren't making music as strong as those on independents.” SeemsStrongDealsMajors Author:Raheem Jarbo
“If you intend on building a solid career, it's best to not worry about the major label approach. It's a trade-off that most true artists shouldn't have to make.” IfsArtistCareersWorryBuildingApproachMajorsTradeLabelsTrue ArtistsTrade Offs Author:Raheem Jarbo
“Anytime you have to sacrifice your art, or integrity, it's a bad deal, no matter what they're offering.” ArtMatterDealsSacrificeIntegrityNo Matter WhatOffering Author:Raheem Jarbo
“When you have a great idea, and don't rush it, things can work itself out.” IdeasGreat Idea Author:Raheem Jarbo
“I've had some parents ask me to do private birthday parties for their students, which I can't do, but it's an honor that they even ask. I love the feedback I get from parents on my music, it's so awesome.” I CanAsksParentPartyStudentsHonorAsk MeFeedbackBirthday Party Author:Raheem Jarbo
“Kids are great in that they keep you on your toes. They're like a puzzle... in a blender, haha. You have to take the pieces out and try to put it together on the fly.” TryingKidsTogetherPiecesToesPuzzlesHahaBlenders Author:Raheem Jarbo
“These kids know so much these days, and are bigger, stronger and quicker mentally. We just have to find out how to use it for good and not evil.” KnowsUseKidsEvilBiggerStrongerThese Days Author:Raheem Jarbo
“I was taught from a young age that as a teacher, especially a male, you are to never be alone with a female, or even a male student.” AgeYoungTeacherStudentsTaughtFemaleMalesYoung Age Author:Raheem Jarbo
“Never have one kid in the room with you, and avoid situations that would look suspect to a passerby.” LooksKidsRoomsSituationSuspectsPasserby Author:Raheem Jarbo
“Many people think you shouldn't stop kids from being kids, and I agree, but no one wants the worst case scenario on their hands. Better safe than sorry I say.” PeopleThinkingWantHandsKidsCasesWorstSafeAgreeSorryScenariosBeing A KidWorst Case Scenario Author:Raheem Jarbo
“Man, I wouldn't know where to begin on education reform, but one thing we have to do is add teacher accountability WITHOUT stressing standardized test scores.” KnowsMenTeacherOne ThingTestsStressAddReformScoreAccountabilityEducation ReformTest Scores Author:Raheem Jarbo
“Teachers literally break down at the thought that if their students have a bad a test day, their job is on the line.” IfsJobsLinesBreakTeacherStudentsTestsBreaking Down Author:Raheem Jarbo
“People with education get out of the classroom as soon as they can and jump into administration or higher ed, there just needs to be some motivating factor for teachers to stay in the classrooms and excel. It's that simple.” PeopleNeedsSimpleTeacherHigherFactorsAdministrationClassroom Author:Raheem Jarbo