I definitely use "smiling while rapping" as a tool in the booth. I want to have fun while recording. At times it can get tedious and stressful when it's not sounding the way you heard it in your head, but… — Macklemore Copy Share Image
I grew up in the spoken-word community. Before everybody had a home studio, or before we could get booked for shows, open mics were the only way to be heard by other people. It really gave me a chance to… — Macklemore Copy Share Image
Don't forget where you come from Don't die holding on to your words Cause you know you got a whole world to change But… — Macklemore Copy Share Image
The spirits there to knock you down.But if you make that the end, you'll never know the beauty of being able to stand up… — Macklemore Copy Share Image
I got my city right behind me, if I fall, they got me. Learn from that failure gain humility and then we keep marching… — Macklemore Copy Share Image
They be like 'Oh that Gucci, thats hella tight.' Im like 'Yo, thats fifty dollars for a t-shirt.' Limited edition, lets do some simple… — Macklemore Copy Share Image
Sampling is kind of prehistoric, given the technology and the textures you can create. — Macklemore Copy Share Image
This moon man right here stands for a lot more. This is the most important record out of all of them. Gay rights are… — Macklemore Copy Share Image
Hold your head up, there's a light in the sky I know your fed up but you must try to survive Each moment's precious,… — Macklemore Copy Share Image
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled is commiting that women look better in their makeup — Macklemore Copy Share Image
'The more expensive the better' is kind of the American way, and if you spent $600 for a sweatshirt, then that makes it better. — Macklemore Copy Share Image
It's been so long since I've really truly felt what it's like to live life without substances to help. Massive struggle that's natural to… — Macklemore Copy Share Image
