Big daddy Quote by Raekwon
![“With me, Im a big fan of brothers like Slick Rick and Rakim and [Big Daddy] Kane and Biz [Markie] and all them cats. Them was the dudes that I really followed outside of us; us meaning the Clan. These are the dudes that basically influenced me and I just feel like Im a melting pot of all those…” quote by Raekwon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b4e/raekwon-3709_big-daddy_with-me-im-a-big-fan-of-brothers-like-sl_206326.jpg)
“With me, Im a big fan of brothers like Slick Rick and Rakim and [Big Daddy] Kane and Biz [Markie] and all them cats. Them was the dudes that I really followed outside of us; us meaning the Clan. These are the dudes that basically influenced me and I just feel like Im a melting pot of all those elements.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Raekwon on Influences”, Hip Hop Magazine, 2015
He credits early hip‑hop pioneers for shaping his style, seeing himself as a blend of their traits.
In simple terms: He sees himself as a mix of his favorite rappers.
Key Takeaway
Embrace diverse influences.
Themes
music
identity
creativity
Mood
reflective
proud
Type
inspirational
musical
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- performance
- personal branding
- cultural appreciation
Key Concepts
hip hop history
artistic synthesis
Questions to Reflect On
- Which influences define you?
- How to blend them uniquely?
A Different Perspective
Influences may limit originality if not balanced.
![“Big Daddy: What makes you so restless, have you got ants in your britches? Brick: Yes, sir... Big Daddy: Why? Brick: - Something - Hasn't - Happened... Big Daddy: Yeah? What is that? Brick [sadly]: - the click... Big Daddy: Did you say the click? Brick: Yes, click. Big Daddy: What click? Brick: A…” quote by Tennessee Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a08/tennessee-williams-745_alcoholism_big-daddy-what-makes-you-so-restless-hav_732119.jpg)
