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" I have to continue to grow and take it to another level so the next generation has something to follow. "

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" When I'm creating a song, I'm thinking of a hip-hop beat playing on a live drum set - kinda like the Roots would do. I will put New Orleans music on top of that with some other rhythms. "

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