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Ive heard some people say that Im selling out, but Im not. If I hadnt done Black Radio, and just kept on doing just piano trio stuff, I wouldnt be honest with myself Id be doing it to please other people. That would be selling out.

Robert Glasper

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Robert Glasper
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: April 5
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