Everyone Quote by Big Narstie
“Everyone uses grime as a footstool, but imagine Biggie Smalls started doing hip hop, and it started going well, and then he started making RnB: there would be no hip hop!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020 interview with Big Narstie, 2020
He jokes that if a key artist switched genres, hip hop might not exist.
In simple terms: Hip hop could've vanished if Biggie left.
Key Takeaway
Recognize impact of pioneers.
Themes
music
culture
influence
Mood
humorous
thoughtful
Type
cultural
analytical
When to use this quote
- music history
- career decisions
- cultural shifts
- genre blending
Key Concepts
genre evolution
artist legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What role do individual artists play in shaping genres?
- How might hip hop have evolved differently?
A Different Perspective
Oversimplifies complex cultural development.
