The message is every genre, every person, is the real message. Some people just say it in different ways. What I learned today is that not only do I respect you and always have, but I'm also so inspired. I'm so motivated. I really appreciate it.
DJ KhaledI used to breakdance, be a b-boy. I love hip-hop from back in the graffiti days, growing up listening to Michael Jackson. Loved it from birth. I know it all, from Afrika Bambaataa, the roots and the beginning. I came up in a good era.
DJ KhaledDon't fall for the trap. Stay focused. It's about staying focused but at the same time God is the greatest, pray it up.
DJ KhaledOne of my favorite songs is by Mavado. The song is called "Progress." It's something that I work out to every day. Progress is definitely the answer.
DJ KhaledThe minute I leave my house - that is where I feel safe - I'm immediately in the jungle. The key is to survive through the cold world.
DJ KhaledI did a 22 Days Nutrition program. That's something I know works. Also, do at least an hour of cardio. Eat six meals a day. Meal, snack, meal, snack, meal, snack, meal. Small portions. No carbs, no dairy. You lose it fast and you'll be feeling amazing. It's something that we have to do and discipline ourselves.
DJ KhaledI started DJing soundclashes. I used to go to Jamaica a lot. I was like a hip-hop sound boy, where I took the dancehall culture and mixed it up with the hip-hop as well. I kept going, going, and I got real hot in the streets of Miami - you know, doing pirate radio - then ended up doing 99 Jamz, the big station out there.
DJ KhaledI was going to write a book one day and I actually did. To have it is a major accomplishment for me.
DJ KhaledNow I take care of my mother, my father, and my entire family, as well as myself, my woman, and my team that I consider family.
DJ KhaledFeeling good, the workout, building your muscles, let your blood flow right and eating the right type of food. That's what I care about.
DJ KhaledI didn't make the same song twice, but I definitely made the sequel to it, because everyone would come up to me in the streets saying, "Yo Khaled, make another 'I'm So Hood.' We love that record so much.
DJ KhaledThey don't want you to wear the Saint Lauren fur, they don't want you to break App Store, they don't want you to be the biggest boss in the game. So what we go'n do is we go'n win more.
DJ KhaledI just didn't wanna put the pressure on myself to be in there [Def Jam South] to work as an artist and to have the hat as the executive with other projects.
DJ KhaledI will lose twenty pounds like... I can lose ten... I have. I can lose ten in a week and a few days.
DJ KhaledIts so real out here right now, the only reason why you see anything is cuz I got the flash on.
DJ KhaledSometimes I'm in the studio, sometimes I'm not. It's about delivering the music to the artist, but it's also about the inspiration.
DJ KhaledI don't have time to be going back and forth with nobody.' Even now, when I work, I'm excited to go home to see my son. If I'm working, I make sure I FaceTime so many times in the day just to see him. Anytime I get frustrated or stressed, I FaceTime my son and immediately I don't even know what stress is because I'm accepting my life. When I see him, I see me.
DJ KhaledI listen to so much, I listen to a lot of reggae. Obviously I listen to hip-hop, that's what I make. I listen to soul. I love jazz. I love all types of music.
DJ KhaledI know that I've been put on this Earth to make people happy, to inspire people, and to uplift people. That's a beautiful thing.
DJ KhaledMy son is two weeks old today. The minute he came in my arms and looked at me it changed my life. Literally changed my life. When I say changed my life, I mean he showed me love I thought... I know... the word love, there is no way to describe this love. It's so powerful.
DJ KhaledAlso, of course, I need my Dove soap. Of course I need my cocoa butter. I need my Listerine. I need the white Jockey tees. They are really soft and comfortable.
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