I started writing rhymes first and then put it to the…
“I started writing rhymes first and then put it to the music. I figured out I could lock it to the beat better if I heard the music first. I like to get a lot of tracks, put the track up and let the music talk to me about what it's about.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He creates lyrics after hearing the music, letting the beat guide the song's theme.
In simple terms: Music guides his writing process.
Listen first, then write.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- studio sessions
- songwriting workshops
- collaborative tracks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the beat shape your lyrical ideas?
- Can you write without hearing music first?
May limit spontaneity if over‑relying on pre‑existing beats.