I definitely use 'smiling while rapping' as a tool in the booth. I want to have fun while recording. Macklemore boothfunrap Change image and share on social
You can only watch injustice go on for so long until you're compelled to say something. To speak out against it. Macklemore compelinjusticelong Change image and share on social
We have to tell people who need help that it's OK to ask for it. Macklemore people Change image and share on social
When I write, I don't have any expectation of what kind of song it will become or who it might reach. Macklemore expectationkindreach Change image and share on social
Music is therapy. Music moves people. It connects people in ways that no other medium can. It pulls heart strings. It acts as medicine. Macklemore actconnectheart Change image and share on social
The question is, What type of human do I want to be? How do I want to use my platform? Do I want to be safe, under the umbrella of my white privilege? Or do I want to push back and resist? Macklemore backhumanplatform Change image and share on social
I think people are enticed by indie rap and every time you have a group going against the grain, they're gonna be like, 'Wow, you did it yourself in 2012, that's impressive - how did you do it? What're you doing that's different? And how can I be a part of it?' Macklemore enticegonnagrain share on social
I'm someone that examines culture and tries to break down why things are the way that they are whether its hip-hop music, sex, race, or consumerism. I try to examine it and scrutinize it to the point where I can write a song. Macklemore breakconsumerismculture share on social
