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The Chronic represented everything that I hated about hip-hop as a fan, but then later represented everything that I stood for as a musician and engineer.
Questlove
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Questlove
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: January 20
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It's funny, I can see the science in how music is made with other artists, but it's hard for me to dissect my own thing.
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Working with the artist elite can be like banging your head against the wall.
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The only mofos in my circle are people that I can learn from.
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It's a funny word, persistence. It means not giving up, but it also means just passing on through time.
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