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Quote by Adam Yauch

“Music is going to go in some direction that is entirely inconceivable now. If someone had been asked twenty years ago what direction they thought music was going in, they wouldn't have said sampling.”

Quote by Adam Yauch

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Adam Yauch, born on August 5, 1964, was an influential American rapper. He was a member of the iconic hip-hop group Beastie Boys, known for his unique musical style and social stance against war and consumerism. Yauch made significant contributions to music, film, and charity, and his passing had a profound impact on the global music community. more

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