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At the end of the day, you got to learn from people that been through what you been through; they help you learn from your mistakes.
'Storm' was the first song I did as a member of YG. The record gave me a lot of pressure. I didn't think I was prepared at the time.
It's important to push yourself to get better at your craft - whatever that is. It's important to grow and evolve with each project.
We're really critical with the process of who we hire. But when you put great people in position, that's how you avoid any missteps.
Word of mouth is the most valuable form of marketing, but you can't buy it. You can only deliver it. And you have to really deliver.
I just don't believe that there's any way that you're ever gonna get one peace, because everybody has different ways of seeing life.
As long as I have a studio with producers, I can make something everyday. And the people know what type of quality it's going to be.
My most favorite entrance music of all time... it's that, "You're my obsession, you're my obsession" song [Animotion's "Obsession"].
I'm not old school, like, "Aw, man, I gotta do my music like I did in '98." I just go with the flow. I don't try to change anything.
Sometimes it’s gin or sometimes it’s some champagne, and sometimes I go on stage with nothing at all. I’m turnt up, naturally.
I have trust issues with allowing other individuals to know my innermost secrets for fear of how I may be viewed. Everyone has this.
The energy from these records, that's what makes crunk so popular; that's why it's winning, because it makes you move a certain way.
My main thing is to chill with my kids. My daughter loves to work, as well-she loves to record and stuff-so I like to work with her.
I always preach that you have to be active as a citizen no matter what, and some people just voting as an excuse not to do anything.
Let's be honest. We don't take rap serious the way other cultures take rock-n-roll, they take country. They artists are being loved.
Music is a male-dominated field. Women are not always taken as seriously as we should be, so sometimes we have to put our foot down.
I say that in the most humble way: I always knew that I could perform with the best of 'em and I could deliver with the best of 'em.
The better you get, the more your legacy shines. I always just try to go hard. If you don't want do it for real, don't do it at all.
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.
There's so many different ways to write a rhyme its stupid man. I don't understand why the majority of the rap game sounds the same.
I was the darkest skinned person in my family. I remember how I used to feel - like I wasn't pretty enough, or I wasn't good enough.
As an artist, I have to be a leader of my fans, not like follow them. Because if I chose to follow them, you know, they could do it.
Europe were kind of the first ones to embrace my music; the kids from around the way would come out to my shows and really enjoy it.
I can pull off anything; I have the height and the attitude. The only thing I can't wear is a leotard, but I can wear anything else.
When the 'greats of all-time' put out their first albums, it wasn't a thousand features on it. And I'm one of the greats in my eyes.
Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete proving nature's laws wrong it learned 2 walk without having feet
I dated a lot, but I never really had anyone who was worthy of an anniversary. And most girlfriends never made it to a year, anyway.
The world doesn’t need another opinion, they need another person taking action. So I take action because I see the call and respond.
Just growing up in Pittsburgh and knowing different neighborhoods, having family there and just loving it, it's like no other place.
'Back 2 Da Basics' was my way of saying I'm done and out of the streets and I'm going to get a record deal and be a rapper for real.
There are many wrestlers in my mother's family. So I guess I've inherited my love for wrestling from my mother's side of the family.
I'm gonna be honest. I don't care about much. I care about people liking my music. I made it very far without nothing being on radio.
If you look at old football pictures, the jerseys were hanging, the sleeves were dangling, but now everything is tucked and tailored.
I can still do clothing, movies, cartoons. I'mma get mine regardless. Whether I put an album out or not, I'm still gonna see a check.
I'm about making music and spending time with my family. I've been in the spotlight so long that I'm looking for something different.
All these Lil' rappers, I'm just kind of getting real irritated by it. I said, 'You know what? Drop the Lil'. Forget it. I'm Bow Wow.
Christians often want to hide behind the walls of the church, where we are comfortable, but sometimes we have to come out of the box.
Just because someone is single doesn't mean they're lonely. Some people are in relationships and they've forgotten what happiness is.
I can't even find the perfect brush so I can paint what's going through my mind. Racing 'gainst myself but I'm a couple steps behind.
I want everybody to feel comfortable with vibing with Drake. I don't want to limit my music to people based on their race and/or age.
I tend to sing opera and showtunes in the shower. I don't know why, but when I get in the shower I turn into this big fat opera lady.
Every mistake you make allows you to be honest because what's in the dark will come to light, so it's better to be truthful about it.
I'm afraid because some police are way out of control. My true feeling with police is this: If they do their job, there's no problem.
I've never been a cop hater. You know, when I was breaking the law, the cops were the opponent. I just thought I could outsmart them.
I thought I would be more inspired to have all these new feelings to talk about, but I really just want to hang out with my daughter.
I'm a producer/rapper so I feel like I can do anything. I can do all kinds of music. I've done all kinds of music and I'm good at it.
I'm starting the Juicy J Scholarship Foundation. I'm going to start doing a lot of different things trying to help out and give back.
There's a lot of money in doing score music. You can get a chance to get nominated for an Oscar; I would love to get nominated again.
I've always stood on my own two. I don't need a team. I don't do the entourage thing, 30 people. I don't do that. That's just not me.
I always want to be growing in my craft. Any artist should - whether you paint, whether you do music or film - always grow and study.