Instilled Quotes by Thundercat

I don't need to tell myself that I'm black or that I'm proud of being black. I just am, and it just doesn't matter.

— Thundercat

I started taking the bass more seriously when I heard Jaco Pastorius.

— Thundercat

I remember swallowing my tooth up in a high chair, but I definitely don't remember the first time I played bass.

— Thundercat

I kind of find humor in everything, even to the point where it's awkward - like, the worst scenarios are the funniest things ever.

— Thundercat

I love Gino Vannelli! I love every one of his albums. He's one of my favourite songwriters - straight up.

— Thundercat

I've always worked with other people. As a musician, it's your role to basically share with other people.

— Thundercat

The church we grew up playing at was not one of those churches known for its music, but it was just this all-around energy…

— Thundercat

It's a blessing and a curse at the same time, the idea of genre.

— Thundercat

Heartbreak is a real thing.

— Thundercat

I appreciate my parents for everything they instilled in me and my brothers.

— Thundercat

When I'm at home creating music, I usually wind up laughing. It's always, like, funny - like, what the hell did I just write?

— Thundercat

A lot of joking stems from a very dark place a bit.

— Thundercat