People Quote by Jermaine Dupri
“When I came out rapping on my record, a lot of people said, Oh, you just want to be like Puff.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hip Hop Radio Show, 1999
People assumed his style was imitation, but he wanted to be original.
In simple terms: He was accused of copying Puff.
Key Takeaway
Focus on developing your own voice.
Themes
identity
creativity
imitation
Mood
defensive
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- music production
- songwriting
- branding
- public perception
Key Concepts
authenticity
influence
selfexpression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you differentiate influence from imitation?
- What steps help you develop a unique style?
A Different Perspective
Originality can be hard to prove when influences overlap.
![“I look up to Snoop and DMX a lot¦ professionally, I like Puff [P. Diddy] a lot; I like how he manages his affairs. And personally, my mom is a great mentor.” quote by Bow Wow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/efc/bow-wow-5017_great-men_i-look-up-to-snoop-and-dmx-a-lot-profess_191114.jpg)
