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I just want to make a classic. Classic is the standard. I'm just trying to make music that will last a lifetime.
Yelawolf
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Yelawolf
Age: 44
Born: 1979
Born: December 30
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Gadsden
Alabama
Michael Wayne Atha
YelaWolf
Michael Atha
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Melody always comes to me first before words - cadence and melody. When you're humming the melody and it's incredible and words start coming out it can build into something special.
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The best part of performing is the people. I love interacting with people. My favorite part is the crowd. I love rocking out with the crowd, that's definitely the best part.
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It's hard being a white rapper sometimes! When that happens you just need to battle through.
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I don't go to clubs and throw money and pop bottles. That's not my thing, no disrespect.
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