Madlib isn't a beatmaker, he's a producer.
I like collaboration because, first of all, I'm good at writing lyrics. I don't know how to make beats. I don't play instruments. I'm not a good singer. So even when you see a solo album of mine, it's still a collaboration.
Even before anybody liked the 808, Mannie Fresh was on the 808.
There's a difference between a beatmaker and a producer.
Kaytranada's a really cool dude.
I'm a producer, not just a beatmaker but a producer.
I hate that when you introduce yourself, and you're a rapper, sometimes you gotta say, 'I'm a musician.' Or, 'I'm an artist.' 'I'm a recording artist.' 'I'm a vocalist.'
I came across this guy named DJ Grumble and I just really liked his beats because they were different. I felt like they spoke to me.
