I really like Alan Jackson, in Country Music. I think he's really very, very talented along with George Jones, and Merle Haggard, the same old favorites.
We've got great fans that rock and roll won't have, because you can have a one-hit record and country music used to, not so much anymore and you have a fan forever.
Music has nothing to do with your technical ability.
The ability to make music is a gift that you're born with; it's not something you can learn.
Dance with a girl three times, and if you like the light of her eye and the tone of voice with which she, breathless, answers your little questions about horseflesh and music about affairs masculine and feminine, then take the leap in the dark.
When I was younger, I was fascinated by David Bowie, for example. he had created an entire myth around himself. It was as important as his music.
But since I am in the music industry, I don't want anyone to download music, not on September 9th.
I was about 11 when my mother brought me this karaoke machine and I was really into it back then, but about 4 or 5 years ago is when I started printing up my own music, going to the studio and doing my own thing.
But working with Dre, I grew up with his music, so I'm still like more a fan.
I get the music, I get the beats. And I go to the studios and write the lyrics.
You know, I'm the 1st black solo MC from Detroit. I didn't do the 50 Cent sales but hey... I got a long career, I'm still young and I'm trying to bring really good music.
I just do what I'm here for and that's to make that music.
Let's say I was a plumber, or I worked at a factory, I would download music, you feel what I'm saying?
My dad wanted me to play when I was a kid, so I learned to play the guitar. I pursued a career in music because I love it so much and I enjoy what it does to those who hear it.
I have known the fruits of strikes. The bitter and the sweet. Hunger and music.