I didn't get played on radio or TV for 3 years. They all told me the same thing: it was too urban. They don't see grime music as commercial music, but all music is commercial; it's how you make it.… — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
Years ago, when I was making music, I was sending it off to radio stations and getting told it was 'too urban.' But what else am I supposed to make? — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
If I haven't rested, or I haven't slept or had food or done the normal basic things as a human being, how could I… — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
If a kid is born into a tough situation with no means of dealing with it, you end up with kids who are mentally… — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
My position in life has always been to be that person in the room who can make the conversation and break down any awkwardness. — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
I buried my dad the day I started Craig David's tour. Buried him, got on this tour bus in Stratford, and hit the road.… — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
Being an artist comes with responsibility as well. You want people to come to your shows and feel safe. — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
'The Big Narstie Show' is, basically, Channel 4 gave me a good amount of dough to be myself. — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
The reason my management get upset with me the most is that they don't know what's going to come out my mouth. — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
It's OK to have up days. It's OK to have down days. But especially remember it's OK to talk to people and let them… — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
How can I care about needing a visa to travel if the furthest I'm going to travel is the town centre? For a person… — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
I am very thankful and blessed that I haven't had to sell my soul and be anything that I'm not. — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
With some things, karma is good enough. Lessons come back in different ways, you know what I mean? — Big Narstie Copy Share Image
