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“I don't really picture myself picking up a bunch of new young fans, but there's a young generation in hip-hop that I think can use their voice in a more positive way and still be dope. And, if I can show them a way to do it, I think that would be great.”

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Big Daddy Kane

Big Daddy Kane, born Darryl McDaniels, is an influential American rapper known for his unique rhythm and smooth lyrics. Born on September 10, 1968, he rose to prominence in the early 1990s as a key figure in the rap scene, often referred to as the 'King of the Beats'. His music style blends hardcore rap with pop elements, and he has had a profound impact on the development of hip-hop music. more

“Traditional murder mysteries are interesting because they're ostensibly about a horrible thing - murder - but underneath that, they're about restoring order to a messed-up world. By the end of a whodunit, the detective has taken the reader through all the reasons why this terrible thing happened. Through that explanation, and by seeing the killer captured, the reader feels a sense of catharsis.”

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Author:Malinda Lo

“I find it interesting that authors of fantasy and science fiction novels are rarely asked if their books are based on their personal experiences, because all writing is based on personal experience. I may not have gone on an epic quest through a haunted forest, but the feelings in my books are often based on feelings I've had. Real-life events, in fantasy and science fiction, can take on metaphorical significance that they can't in a so-called realistic novel.”

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Author:Malinda Lo

“I find it interesting that people often seem to believe that authors of realistic fiction are directly translating their personal experiences into their work. The fact is that telling a story is a transformative experience. There is rarely a one-to-one translation onto the page unless you're writing memoir, and even then, memory is unreliable. I think that the best books feel emotionally true, and that truth has to be rooted in real-world experience.”

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Author:Malinda Lo

“A lullaby should be timeless because it's a timeless concept - the birth of the child.”

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Author:Patti Smith