If you're going to point out the ridiculousness of a rule, it's naïve to think that you can break it. It's the same way that rappers have embraced capitalism. Some people say they liked it better when rap was a literal protest form in the '90s. But I think it's more a form of protest today, because it's telling the story of what happens once something forbidden is within reach. I think rap is more political today when it speaks about luxury watches than it does about fighting the power.
Being a mathematical genius doesn't do you any favors as far as having something to say in music. You see every style as equal, and you want complica… - Chilly Gonzales
Being a mathematical genius doesn't do you any favors as far as having something to say in music. You see every style as equal, and you want complica…
- Chilly Gonzales
If you're going to point out the ridiculousness of a rule, it's naïve to think that you can break it. It's the same way that rappers have embraced ca… - Chilly Gonzales
If you're going to point out the ridiculousness of a rule, it's naïve to think that you can break it. It's the same way that rappers have embraced ca…
To me, a performance is a military operation; it requires so much planning, and then ripping up the plan the minute you get there because you have no… - Chilly Gonzales
To me, a performance is a military operation; it requires so much planning, and then ripping up the plan the minute you get there because you have no…
Harmony is the third element of music, after melody and rhythm, and also the one which requires the most study to actually master. People can be very… - Chilly Gonzales
Harmony is the third element of music, after melody and rhythm, and also the one which requires the most study to actually master. People can be very…
It will lead many musicians out of the cul-de-sac they currently face. And those that do not understand will be cursed to make disposable music on la… - Chilly Gonzales
It will lead many musicians out of the cul-de-sac they currently face. And those that do not understand will be cursed to make disposable music on la…
Europeans invented art for the last 300 years, and the Americans kind of killed it with a big, huge rock. - Chilly Gonzales
Europeans invented art for the last 300 years, and the Americans kind of killed it with a big, huge rock.
Without the piano, I would never have attempted to rap, because I'm a poor rapper. I'm enthusiastic, but it takes me a long time to write eight bars … - Chilly Gonzales
Without the piano, I would never have attempted to rap, because I'm a poor rapper. I'm enthusiastic, but it takes me a long time to write eight bars …
A lot of comedians today have misunderstood the concept of a subversive comedian. If you really want to be subversive, you have to please and offend … - Chilly Gonzales
A lot of comedians today have misunderstood the concept of a subversive comedian. If you really want to be subversive, you have to please and offend …
You never have to choose between being the pure artist or the craven, sellout entertainer. You can be both. - Chilly Gonzales
You never have to choose between being the pure artist or the craven, sellout entertainer. You can be both.
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