I think the Internet was the saving grace for Public Enemy. Before that, travelling the world saved Public Enemy.
Chuck DDJ culture always made us aware that the best records were going to come from the small shops
Chuck DFind like-minded people and try not to be individualized to the point where you try to fight it all and think about it all on your own.
Chuck DI always remain optimistic. There are three levels of music production: the majors, indies, and what I call "inties," music distributed via the Internet. The Internet is one area that I have used pretty effectively to break free of corporate control.
Chuck DI'm most passionate about, you know, making everybody understand that we should all have equal access on this earth.
Chuck DEminem has talent, and his talent is the thing that influences many young people who would have never gone anywhere near rap. White kids in different parts of the world use him as a barometer and the standard to live up to. In some ways, Eminem is an artist who has ushered in a new movement.
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