Ifs Quote by Schoolboy Q
“If I was with some other rappers who aren't as polished, or I was the only rapper, I don't think I would be where I'm, nor would I be rapping. They pushed me, we pushed each other on every record.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015
Collaboration and competition among peers drive artistic growth and success.
In simple terms: Peers push each other forward.
Key Takeaway
Seek supportive collaborators.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
competition
growth
Mood
energetic
optimistic
Type
artist statement
motivational
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- career development
- team projects
Key Concepts
music industry
peer influence
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are your biggest creative influences?
- How do you balance collaboration with individuality?
A Different Perspective
Too much rivalry can breed conflict.
![“I'm one dude that writes his adlibs. I don't just go in there and say "Gimme a track." I say what I'ma say here [then] I put effects on my voice. Why not? I wrote it. Why not show the talent? Why be scared? That's why I hate certain fans who hate cause it's not like raw hip-hop, like boom bap.” quote by Schoolboy Q](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/463/schoolboy-q-15853_causes_i-m-one-dude-that-writes-his-adlibs-i-do_66200.jpg)
![“I couldn't sell pills no more [because my] homie went to jail. I was just dirt broke. I went to TDE and was literally living in the studio where you record. I went damn near a whole two years not getting sleep because there was always somebody there recording. I was taking baths with dishwashing…” quote by Schoolboy Q](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a89/schoolboy-q-15853_asks_i-couldn-t-sell-pills-no-more-because-my_935702.jpg)
