Whitney Houston, one of my biggest inspirations, also had that same mindset because her songs vary from R&B, hip hop, pop, and… — Heather Headley Copy Share Image
I was a hop-around. I hung out with the rockabilly crew, the guys who were trying to be rappers, the funny kids. — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I think a lot of people can learn from listening to hip hop. It ain't always about beats and rhymes. — Raekwon Copy Share Image
Hip-hop is the people. What the people are moving toward is what hip-hop is. I think people are moving toward a freer… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
I love artists who have spirituality. Jonathan Coulton is the man, I love his melodies and lyrics. Chap-hop is the bomb! — MC Lars Copy Share Image
My favorite era of hip-hop was between '85-'89. That was the era that got me to love hip-hop. — El-P Copy Share Image
I'm gonna be the first hip-hop designer and because of that, I'm gonna be bigger than Walmart. — Kanye West Copy Share Image
Hip-hop was my first audience - I would rap in the mirror, walk down the street and listen to my Walkman. — Derek Luke Copy Share Image
Hip Hop Sisters is going strong. Our signature initiative is #EducateOurMen, whereby we have the pleasure, the enjoyment, as well as having… — MC Lyte Copy Share Image
Hip-hop to me right now is really easy listening. It's very easy listening, like there's nothing abrasive about it. There's no album… — Pusha T Copy Share Image
Hip hop has been an integral part of my life and my whole career. I started off doing videos with Ice Cube,… — F. Gary Gray Copy Share Image
I was raised with opera and very white-bread folk music like The Kingston Trio. That was about as daring as it got.… — Jess Row Copy Share Image
There are so many different musicians I look up to for different reasons - from hip-hop to rock to pop. Some are… — Manika Copy Share Image
Hip-Hop is diverse. But the white, capitalist producers and distributors of Hip-Hop are most interested in the Hip-Hip that is misogynist, that… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
It's a hell of a relief. Especially for a dude like me who is so hands on and I like to pretty… — Styles P Copy Share Image
People of all ages, but especially young people, require work that as meaning, or social value. Since they're not getting the kind… — Stewart D. Friedman Copy Share Image
I was competitive in the ring and hip-hop is competitive too... I think rappers condition themselves like boxers, so they all kind… — Curtis Jackson Copy Share Image
What's wrong with hip-hop is the system that controls the definition of it. There needs to be more balance on the airwaves. — Saul Williams Copy Share Image
I get freedom out of hip-hop. I get to be a true artist without any shackles or harnesses. — Ice Cube Copy Share Image
I've been writing songs since I was 10 years old and always had a penchant for rhyming. I started listening to hip… — Hoodie Allen Copy Share Image
In England and Europe, we have this huge music called ambient - ambient techno, ambient house, ambient hip-hop, ambient this, ambient that. — Brian Eno Copy Share Image
I'm forever learning and that's why I'm always able to create new styles and new dimensions of hip-hop. — Doug E. Fresh Copy Share Image
I wouldn't even say the internet is a gift and a curse for hip-hop. All types of music are bootlegged, including movies… — Nicki Minaj Copy Share Image
There's always going to be space for battle in hip hop. For competition. It's just an inseparable part of the game. — Nas Copy Share Image
The hip hop community is not at fault here - I'm definitely not blaming them. But, that can't be the only view… — Steve Harvey Copy Share Image
I've always loved hip-hop, since I was a kid, that's the music that I loved. I think everyone of our generation kind… — Joaquin Phoenix Copy Share Image
It's odd to see a black person painting his nails in Miami, especially in the hip-hop community. — SpaceGhostPurrp Copy Share Image
I had friends who only listened to hip-hop. I had friends who only listened to musicals, and I stood proudly in the… — Lin-Manuel Miranda Copy Share Image
The principles of true hip-hop have been forsaken, It's all contractual and about money makin'. — Black Thought Copy Share Image
I keep waiting to be invited to the hip hop party, I've never been. So if there's anyone out there who is… — Ewan McGregor Copy Share Image
I know nothing about hip-hop... There's only so many times you can grab your crotch and prance around stage. I'm gonna get… — Tom Colicchio Copy Share Image
Ultimately I am happy that everybody is embracing hip hop and the sounds from the streets. — Ice T Copy Share Image
When you talk about rap you have to understand that rap is part of the Hip-Hop culture. — Afrika Bambaataa Copy Share Image
One of the things people don't really recognise about the similarities between country and hip-hop is that they're celebrations of pride in… — Taylor Swift Copy Share Image
I loved hip-hop. The first stuff I heard was Public Enemy, and I couldn't believe it. It was amazing, and I've always… — Joaquin Phoenix Copy Share Image
Hip-hop and R&B is mostly what I listen to. I don't have a connection with punk rock - I just never had… — Cat Power Copy Share Image
Hip-hop is a beautiful culture. It's inspirational, because it's a culture of survivors. You can create beauty out of nothingness. — Mos Def Copy Share Image
Taking the leap felt appropriate. Only it wasn’t just a short hop. It was a full plunge off a cliff. — Maya Banks Copy Share Image
Hopefully, we learn to appreciate hip-hop here so that it doesn't go the way of jazz. — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
I grew up on Hip Hop, it's the music I love and it's the music I respect. I respect the culture...that's me. — Eminem Copy Share Image
