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There is a difference these days between who's making the music and buying the music, in terms of the way that they think, grew up, and their perspective. It's become much more diverse.

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El-P
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: March 2
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I'm trying to consciously evolve myself. I have no delusions of grandeur.
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Everyone just wants to feel good, and I don't think that all music is designed to make you feel good.
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