I grew up looking up to DJ Premier, who would have the illest hip-hop joint on everybody's album. — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
Way too many people are trying to do the same thing with their lives. — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
I had completely changed from being a mixtape DJ to being a producer and working with Nas and stuff like that. — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
Every record I make, I want people to feel what I used to feel when I used to crack open a CD and press… — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
You got to have the right lawyer and good management. I went years and years without management and even a good lawyer; I used… — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
My mother used to stop me from going to DJ battles. I'd, like, cry, get really upset. — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
I get mad if I'm not presented as an actual artist on tour. I don't want to be seen as just some DJ that… — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
Some artists send their verses, and others record in my studio. Depends. I prefer them being there. — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
I definitely try to go above and beyond with live mixing and scratching. — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
Especially in hip-hop, no one takes responsibility for their actions. — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
Even when I have someone playing the song I give them the idea. I'm learning. I'm getting better over the years. — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
There are so many rappers now that it's cluttering our culture. 90% of the time at a show there are more artists in the… — Statik Selektah Copy Share Image
