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The flow that I use, I really developed my rap style in…

“The flow that I use, I really developed my rap style in the mid '80s based on Grandmaster Caz from the Cold Crush Brothers, from listening to him. That's like really who I pretty much patterned my style from and I just really took it to another level once I had the opportunity to get out amongst…” quote by Big Daddy Kane
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“The flow that I use, I really developed my rap style in the mid '80s based on Grandmaster Caz from the Cold Crush Brothers, from listening to him. That's like really who I pretty much patterned my style from and I just really took it to another level once I had the opportunity to get out amongst the world myself.”

Big Daddy Kane

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He credits Grandmaster Caz for shaping his rap flow and then elevated it uniquely.

In simple terms: Caz inspired his style; he built on it.

Key Takeaway

Study your influences, then innovate.

Themes

hip hop influence creativity

Mood

proud confident

Type

artistic motivational

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • live performance
  • studio recording

Key Concepts

musical lineage artistic evolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you honor mentors while forging your own voice?
  • What risks arise when diverging from tradition?
A Different Perspective

Innovation may be limited by original source expectations.

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