“My name got kind of hot as a D.J. around town; on the north side of town, they had ‘D.J. Juicy J.’ That’s what I called myself: ‘The Notorious D.J. Juicy J.’”
― Juicy J
“If you’re broke, you don’t want to rap about being broke; you gonna rap about hustling and getting that bread.”
― Juicy J
“Three-6 Mafia, we were always doing different kinds of things, and we like rock music, we like whatever – not saying they was rock, but they had a little rock-n-roll with some of their music, a little rock with it.”
― Juicy J
“Some people can be president, some people can speak, some people, you know, anything that’s positive, man – a dentist, a doctor. Just hang in there and never give up, and find out what is your talent. First you got to find your talent and just stick with your talent, and I guarantee you’ll get there, man.”
― Juicy J
“People want to rap about having a good time.”
― Juicy J
“We all can’t shine at the same time.”
― Juicy J
“I don’t live in the past or focus on making new songs sound like my old stuff; it would be stupid, and I don’t think anyone would like it.”
― Juicy J
“I’m starting the Juicy J Scholarship Foundation. I’m going to start doing a lot of different things trying to help out and give back.”
― Juicy J
“My life has changed for the better. It’s just amazing. I have to catch myself sometimes. It’s like a dream. It’s a great thing.”
― Juicy J
“I listen to all kinds of music. I love underground, new music that’s popping.”
― Juicy J
“I’m just raising money. Dead presidents are my relatives.”
― Juicy J
“I’ve got a lot of songs about having fun and partying, but it’s a lot of work.”
― Juicy J
“Sometimes, I make 50 songs and pick out the best 10. I’ve been in the studio all day, all night, making the beat, writing the raps. You never know what’s gonna be a hit.”
― Juicy J
“When I’m making songs, I never call them hits. I knew ‘Bandz A Make Her Dance’ was a good record, but I never knew it was gonna be a hit.”
― Juicy J
“I’m a producer first, and I know music, so I can jump on any song, whether it’s pop or urban, without changing me. Whatever I do, I’m gonna make it classic.”
― Juicy J
“I’m a producer/rapper, so I feel like I can do anything. I can do all kinds of music. I’ve done all kinds of music, and I’m good at it.”
― Juicy J
“I’m never uncomfortable with anything I do. I never feel like I regret anything. I love music, you know? All kinds of music.”
― Juicy J
“I come from nothing. When I got a chance to make some money, I was like, ‘Man, I’m not ever going back.’”
― Juicy J
“I want to be the president of Columbia Records, maybe C.E.O. – kind of like L.A. Reid.”
― Juicy J
“I always wanted to run a major label, and I feel like I got the skills to do that. The one thing about me is that I won’t sit behind a desk the whole time – I’ll go to the clubs and see what’s hot.”
― Juicy J
“I have a whole lot of songs.”
― Juicy J
“I just want people to hear me and my story.”
― Juicy J
“I am one of those artists who knows where their money is. I pay my bills; I take care of my mama. I handle my business. I am a businessman. I go to meetings and take care of things, so it’s a lot more than just partying and turning up.”
― Juicy J
“As one of the founders of Three 6 Mafia, I would like to see the group get back together, you know. But I am definitely thinking about it and would like to see it happen.”
― Juicy J
“If you look back, you get stuck in a year. I’ve seen rappers and singers get stuck in 2002 or 2005, and they can’t get out.”
― Juicy J
“What can I say? I’m just a relevant dude. It’s just natural. My hunger’s still there. I still keep my ear to the streets. I record every song like it’s my last. I just love music. I’m blessed.”
― Juicy J
“When I come around people, I’m up to date on everything. I know all the new music that’s coming out, all the stuff that ain’t came out yet.”
― Juicy J
“You never know what’s going to happen and when it’s going to happen.”
― Juicy J
“If a person’s around me talking about ’92, or 2005, I get away from them quickly. I don’t want to be around anybody talking about the past.”
― Juicy J
“For Black Music Month, I would definitely want to celebrate Isaac Hayes.”
― Juicy J
“Nas is one of my favorite rappers because you don’t get any of that flashy stuntin’; you get the real, just raw bars. The way he tells stories and his vibe, I think we would make great music together.”
― Juicy J
“I rap about Memphis and what a dangerous spot that is.”
― Juicy J
“I really wasn’t planning on being a solo artist.”
― Juicy J
“I used to read music books when I was 13. My mom was working at a library. She’s a librarian. I would get my mom to check out any kind of books that had anything to do with the music industry. I read a lot about royalities, publishing, marketing, stuff like that.”
― Juicy J
“The only biography I read was about Al Bell, of Stax Records. I wanted to follow in the footsteps of Al Bell.”
― Juicy J
“I work on holidays. I work on birthdays. I work on New Year’s. I work. I keep my ears to the streets.”
― Juicy J
“Justin Bieber is super talented.”
― Juicy J
“Everything is going so great. I can’t complain.”
― Juicy J
“Chris Brown is a star. He’s a genius. Anybody should want to work with him. He makes hits.”
― Juicy J
“I’ve never seen Madonna. I just grew up listening to her music – I want to see her.”
― Juicy J
“I got a chance to meet Terrence Howard and hang out with him.”
― Juicy J
“I want to meet Denzel Washington when I go to the Oscars. Every man wants to see Halle Berry in person. And, you know, Dolly Parton… I wouldn’t mind seeing Dolly Parton. She’s from Tennessee, I’m from Tennessee.”
― Juicy J
“I got a lot of film companies approaching me to write some songs for their films.”
― Juicy J
“Just don’t hate on anybody; just do what you, you know what I’m saying? Just do you. Just work at it, keep workin’ at it.”
― Juicy J
“Rap ain’t out there for everybody; everybody can’t be a rapper. Everybody can’t be a singer; anybody can’t just be a songwriter, but it may – there’s some profession out there you can be in.”
― Juicy J
“Three 6 Mafia have been around for a long time; we’ve made a lot of music. Anybody’s music can influence anybody. I’ve heard people say that our music has influenced such and such, and it could be true, and it could not.”
― Juicy J
“There’s a lot of money in doing score music. You can get a chance to get nominated for an Oscar; I would love to get nominated again.”
― Juicy J
“Sometimes with artists, I want to hear a few things before I buy the whole album.”
― Juicy J
“I kick it when I kick it, but I definitely take care of business. I make sure everything is tight, my finances are tight, my family is tight, my friends are perfect.”
― Juicy J
“I used to love listening to Jazzy Jeff.”
― Juicy J
“I love Linkin Park; that’s one of my favorite groups, that I went to all their concerts. I love those guys, man. They do, like, pop-rock, know what I’m saying?”
― Juicy J
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