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Hip-hop dont have no fresh energy, none at all. Its money driven, everybody tryin to make that cheque, nobody putting ar
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"Hip-hop don't have no fresh energy, none at all. It's money driven, everybody tryin' to make that cheque, nobody putting art in their albums any more"

- Andre Benjamin

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This quote by Andre Benjamin speaks with the existing state of hip-hop music. He is expressing his disappointment in the absence of imagination and artistry in the category. He thinks that hip-hop has become too focused on cash and commercial success, with artists no longer putting effort into developing significant music. He believes that the genre has actually lost its fresh energy and is no longer producing art. This quote shows the viewpoint of many hip-hop fans who feel that the genre has actually ended up being too commercialized and lost its original purpose. It is a reminder to artists to stay true to their art and to not be driven by cash. It is likewise a call to the market to support and promote imagination and artistry in hip-hop music.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Andre Benjamin somewhere between May 27, 1975 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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