Trying Thing Quotes by Statik Selektah

Way too many people are trying to do the same thing with their lives.

— Statik Selektah

I had completely changed from being a mixtape DJ to being a producer and working with Nas and stuff like that.

— Statik Selektah

I want to do more R&B, more reggae, everything.

— Statik Selektah

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

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

Sampling is very important for me. It's the backbone of hip-hop.

— Statik Selektah

My mother used to stop me from going to DJ battles. I'd, like, cry, get really upset.

— Statik Selektah

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

I come from a traditional hip-hop background.

— Statik Selektah

Some artists send their verses, and others record in my studio. Depends. I prefer them being there.

— Statik Selektah

I definitely try to go above and beyond with live mixing and scratching.

— Statik Selektah

You can't just say jazz is dead.

— Statik Selektah

Especially in hip-hop, no one takes responsibility for their actions.

— Statik Selektah

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

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