Dave East

I just value my family's opinion as far as my music goes because that's the ones that really know you. ”

I feel like I've mastered Dave East. For a long time I was trying to figure out who I was and what sound I wanted to come with. ”

When I'm dead, gone or whatever, people will always remember my name and the music I did during my time. ”

My standout moment I would have to say was when 'Black Rose' dropped and getting the co-sign from Nas and The LOX. I would say all those moments together were crazy for me. ”

A lot of creativity coming from the east side of Harlem. It really built my character and who I am. ”

Being self-made is a state of mind, and once you put that mentality to work, your success will come. ”

I think my music is more personal than most of the music I'm hearing. ”

A lot of people change for good. Some people just fall off. Just trying to progress in anything, no matter what you're doing, I feel like any progression you make… some people aren't gonna be around you that were around you." ”