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“I never ask for nothin' I don't demand of myself. Honesty, loyalty, friends and then wealth”

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Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, is an American rapper, music producer, and entrepreneur. Born on December 4, 1969, he is one of the most successful rap artists of the contemporary era, known for his unique musical style, business acumen, and philanthropic endeavors. more

“It was very important, and I felt like music ran through my blood lines, with my father being a deejay and teaching me about records. I always thought vinyl was just intriguing. A black piece of wax that spins on a turntable and nothing but good sound comes from it. So that inspiration just keeps me going in hip-hop.”

Important Inspiration Father Felt Sound Black Lines Records Pieces Blood Teaching Hip Hop Hips Ran Hops Intriguing Vinyl Turntables Deejays

Author:Pete Rock

“Man, I would demand that artist come to the table with better variety. I would demand that musicians know music history, not just Hip-Hop, so that we could understand. The better your 'listening ear' is, the better your music will be.”

Knows Men Artist Listening Demand Musician Ears Tables Hip Hop Variety Hips Hops Listening Ear

Author:Pharoahe Monch

“Rap comes from the humble beginnings of rebelling against the status quo. Now, rappers have become the status quo themselves. You can't rebel against the Queen and then become the Queen yourself. I attribute much of the blame to testosterone-male dominance and patriarchy.”

Blame Males Hip Hop Humble Rap Queens Rebel Attributes Rapper Patriarchy Status Quo Dominance Testosterone Humble Beginnings Male Dominance

Author:Chuck D

“Cutting and pasting is the essence of what hip-hop culture is all about for me. It's about drawing from what's around you, and subverting it and decontextualizing it.”

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Author:DJ Shadow

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