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Underground hip-hop is, like, one of my foundations, I would say a cornerstone of my foundation of my musical tastes.
Miguel
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Miguel
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: October 23
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Miguel Jontel Pimentel
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Which not peace for the man who is forced to go to war, for he will find his peace. But wish peace for the man who goes to war willingly, for he will never find his peace.
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