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" When I was growing up, to be an emcee meant to write the most clever, intellectual, and wittiest rap. And that's what we did. "

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" I don't like to just be simple. Even though some of my stuff can seem simple at times, I like to write in a way that, when you listen to it over and over again, you hear something new, and it requires you to think. "

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" Rappers should sit down and construct quality lines. "

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" I'm just really, really laid-back-slash-lazy. Last minute with everything. "

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