It's foul what this money could do, cash corrupts the loyal.
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It's never been seen that a street artist go as far as I've gone - keep consistent without wanting to do a bunch of ventures outside of music to keep my face out there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Nas emphasizes the dedication and consistency required to succeed as a street artist in the music industry.
In this quote, Nas highlights the rarity of a street artist achieving significant success while remaining focused solely on their music. He suggests that many artists often diversify into different ventures to maintain visibility, but he prides himself on his commitment to his craft without straying from his primary passion.
Themes
DedicationConsistencyMusicArtSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a panel discussion about the music industry.
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