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In this interview, Styles P discusses various aspects of his career, personal philosophy, and the music industry:
- Rest vs. Sleep Styles P clarifies the difference between resting and sleeping, explaining that resting involves relaxing without necessarily closing your eyes, unlike sleeping (0:25-0:52).
- Career Goals and Hits He states that his main aim has always been to create art and build a catalog of work, rather than focusing on making hits (1:44-2:01). He believes that when you create, things pan out as they should (1:50-1:53).
- Public Perception Styles P acknowledges the overwhelming positive feedback he receives from fans and the industry, attributing it to his focus on his craft and not ruffling feathers (3:01-3:20).
- The Lox's Confidence He affirms the unwavering confidence of The Lox, especially concerning their Verzuz battle (4:28-4:51).
- Ghostwriting and MC vs. Rapper Styles P discusses his experience with ghostwriting, revealing he has ghostwritten for artists like Kanye and Puff (15:16-15:27). He distinguishes between a "rapper" and an "MC," stating that an MC (Master of Ceremony) must write their own words, while a rapper can have a ghostwriter (15:50-16:20).
- Music with a Message He touches upon the challenges of making health-conscious or conscious music in an entertainment industry that often seeks more "outlandish" content (19:19-21:12). He emphasizes the need to sneak in messages and avoid overdoing it (20:44-21:12).
- Longevity in Hip-Hop Styles P strongly refutes the idea of "washed-up rappers," arguing that longevity is a natural progression in other genres and should be celebrated in hip-hop (25:06-27:17). He criticizes the societal mentality that dictates where artists should be at certain points in their lives (26:07-26:15).
- Gangster and Gentleman Concept He explains that the concept for his solo album, "A Gangster and a Gentleman," was meant to introduce his duality to the world, seeing the two qualities as intertwined (28:50-29:30).
- Upcoming Projects Styles P mentions his podcast, "Two Jews, Three Black Dudes Review the Movies," and promotes his businesses: Juices for Life and Pharmacy for Life (29:46-29:55).
