Success to me is self-determined, the life I live today, to come from a kid strung out on angel dust, homeless, at some points sleeping in the street. No money, not knowing where the next meal was coming from. No sex, no relationships, people that didn't love me, didn't care about me, to where I am today... that's successful. When I signed my record deal I always wanted to be respected by my peers for my ability and my skill level.
Joe BuddenI know that I'm kind of a big deal online, but I think that some of that is starting to seep into the streets, and you want to kind of continue to make sure it does that.
Joe BuddenIt is a different world, the underground. When you hit mainstream, you hit a saturation level and that turns some people off. When you are on more low-key stuff, it works to your advantage and it creates a buzz on the streets. At that point, the sky is the limit.
Joe BuddenMusic kept me sane. I love music too much. I'm too passionate about music to let anything or anyone come in between me and my love.
Joe BuddenI'm a firm believer in my higher power havin' a plan, and he's never wrong, and he's not open to suggestions.
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