Sometimes, a concept is needed to spark myself and the vocalist; sometimes a concept isn't necessary for that spark. It all depends on the moment, because I don't want to be that dude that every album has to be this… — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
I always compare myself to what I did last, so I've got to try and beat what I did last. I'm always upping my own bar. — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
People like RZA and DJ Premier are really on the balcony to scope my musical theories. They also help me focus on making sure… — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
A lot of Ennio Morricone's music is just - it's very soulful, very cinematic, and very psychedelic. — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
When you get above the line, you're above the line. So my thing is I just want to make music where I am always… — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
'Luke Cage' is a gift. There's so many different ways you can look at it. — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
When people score films, the job is to be visual. When people make music, it's about evoking feeling. It's great when you get both… — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
I don't like to focus on just hip-hop because with hip-hop, I can only do so much; with a vocalist, I can only do… — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
Luke Cage is seen in 'Jessica Jones,' but he doesn't really come into his own until the 'Luke Cage' series. That's when you really… — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
It's the ownership of what's off that's the beauty in art. Its not about being exactly perfect. — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
When you're composing for somebody, that means you have a boss. You have to do what it takes to, at the end of the… — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
I like golden-era hip-hop because they were recording on a 2-inch tape. There was dirty, raw sampling. It's nasty. It has a vibe to… — Adrian Younge Copy Share Image
