It all starts right there, |
It's hard to fathom, ... This tragedy has got to be the worst nightmare imaginable for the families and friends of all those affected. My thoughts and prayers are with them. At this very sad time in our history, I feel we must all be family and friends and do what is necessary to get this situation under control. |
It's hard when people are depending on you to have an album that's not just good, but inspired. I mean, my music isn't just music -- it's medicine. I want my songs to touch people, to give them what they need. Every time I make an album, I'm trying to make a cure for cancer, musically. |
It's not for me to say what's missing in hip-hop, ... It's for me to do what's missing in hip-hop. |
Keep your nose out the sky, keep your heart to god, and keep your face to the raising sun. |
Made a mill myself (ooooooo) And I'm still myself (ooooooo) And I'ma look in da mirror if I need some help (yeaaaah) Y'all dont speak from da heart Y'all all frontin Everybody feel a way about K but at least y'all feel sumthin |
Music hasn't been taken this far in years — since Stevie (Wonder) did it. Since Prince did it, |
My subject matter, ... is like a politician. And it's basically like if you -- the fan -- were talking to the screen. I'm speaking for that person over these beats. |
Never mind the tension in hip-hop, that's the point. |
nothing in life is promised except death |
Now I can let these dream killers kill my self esteem-or use my arrogance as steam to power my dreams!!! |
Now I could let these dream killers kill my self-esteem Or use my arrogance as the steam to power my dreams. |
Now that your gone, it hit us, super hard on thanksgiving and chrismas, this can't be right, yo you heard the track i did called this can't be life. |
Of course my prayers are with U2 and their families at this time, and I'm sure their fans share that sentiment with me. It's been an incredible experience touring with U2. They are a truly special band, a great organization, and their fans are the best in the world. |
Others thought the sample was too corny, ... and I had to listen to them. Mainly, I realized I may be going too fast in trying to open new dimensions in hip-hop. I needed to take one step at a time if I wanted to bring my audience with me. |