I wrote and produced millions and millions of selling records, so my publishing company alone was worth millions of dollars. I didn’t have to work anymore in life because when the rappers started sampling… I’m the most sampled artist in history.
Meaning of the quote
Rick James was a very successful musician who made a lot of popular songs. His publishing company, which owned the rights to his music, was worth millions of dollars. This meant he didn't need to work anymore because other artists, especially rappers, kept using parts of his songs in their own music. In fact, Rick James is considered the most sampled artist in history, which means his music has been used the most by other musicians.
About Rick James
Rick James was an American singer, songwriter, and producer who rose to fame in the 1970s and 80s. Known for his funky sound and flamboyant stage presence, he had numerous hit songs like ‘Super Freak’ and ‘Give It to Me Baby’. Despite his success, James also struggled with drug addiction and legal issues later in his career.
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I wrote and produced millions and millions of selling records, so my publishing company alone was worth millions of dollars. I didn’t have to work anymore in life because when the rappers started sampling… I’m the most sampled artist in history.
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I was angry about the fact that my father would beat my mother on a daily basis, that my mother would take it in turn and beat on me. I was an abused child. I was mad about all those things, very bitter and very angry.
American singer, songwriter and record producer (1948-2004)
If anything I consider myself non-violent, I’m from the hippy era, peace, love, groovy.
American singer, songwriter and record producer (1948-2004)
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American singer, songwriter and record producer (1948-2004)