Bop-Punk is a deliberate rejection of overly polished and produced feelings, and an embrace of the increasingly unstable world we’ve come to live in. — Bop-Punk Is Here to Stay

“People say, ‘You’re too black.’ Then I come to America and they say, ‘You're not black enough.’ I go to Uganda, I can’t speak the language. In India, I’m black. In the black community, I’m dark-skinned. In America, I’m British.”— Daniel Kaluuya on Get Out

It's a small victory when police are still largely not being convicted when they kill unarmed civilians that black artists were the top five most-nominated artists for the 2017 Grammy Awards. —2016: The Best Year for Black Musicians Since Purple Rain

“As of late, if I can’t say, “I love you,” to the person in some way, form, or fashion, nine times out of ten the music isn’t going to work.” —Navigating obstacles in education and the music industry

“I just so badly wanted to feel natural. Like a breeze.”—Seinabo Sey on I’m a Dream

“We want people to have a good time while listening, we want people to dance, to escape the insanity, the divisiveness, the narcissistic chaos.”—Shae Haley on N.E.R.D.’s new album

“The term I like to use is ‘peaceful aggression.’ Defend yourself by any means, yes, but let's try to shake hands if we can, at this time.”—Ab Soul on “Evil Genius”

“So trust me 100 percent, I'll always be working like I could lose everything tomorrow, and that's always in the back of my head.”—Tyler, the Creator on The Jellies

“Mannie Fresh represents energy, a good time, a fun time. If you’re having a bad day, put on Mannie Fresh.”—Mannie Fresh on his production legacy