--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: 'Power' came in August. February 2014…" description: "\"'Power' came in August. February 2014, 'Empire' ended. That whole time, I was like, 'You know what, let me just take a break from this and focus on mus..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5b/rotimi-23440_february_power-came-in-august-february-2014-empir_1965395.jpg" --- # 'Power' came in August. February 2014, 'Empire' ended… ![“'Power' came in August. February 2014, 'Empire' ended. That whole time, I was like, 'You know what, let me just take a break from this and focus on music' so in that time period, I did my whole EP. Got the single 'Lotto.'” quote by Rotimi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5b/rotimi-23440_february_power-came-in-august-february-2014-empir_1965395.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5b/rotimi-23440_february_power-came-in-august-february-2014-empir_1965395.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f5b/rotimi-23440_february_power-came-in-august-february-2014-empir_1965395.jpg) > “'Power' came in August. February 2014, 'Empire' ended. That whole time, I was like, 'You know what, let me just take a break from this and focus on music' so in that time period, I did my whole EP. Got the single 'Lotto.'” [Rotimi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rotimi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Took a break from acting to focus on music, producing an EP and single "Lotto". **In simple terms:** Paused acting to make music. Key Takeaway Prioritize creative passions. Themes career shift creativity focus Mood determined ambitious Type career creative When to use this quote - studio recording - tour planning - marketing music Key Concepts artistic expression time management career development Questions to Reflect On - What drives you to switch focus? - How do you maintain momentum across projects? 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