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Whenever a blues sample is used for a track or a jazzy hook is looped, it's likely that a producer or rapper was inspired by their early introduction to music, whether it happened on a fishing boat with grandpa or in the living room with grandma. Music is universal, but as an artist, if you can get your grandmother to dance to a new school rap song, you know you've got a winner.
In honor of Grandparents Day (Sept. 9), Big K.R.I.T. and Killer Mike spoke with The BoomBox about their respective relationships with their grandmothers and grandfathers. Here, they speak on their most cherished music memories surrounding the man and woman who helped influence their sound and spirit.
See Big K.R.I.T. & Killer Mike Share Musical Memories of Their Grandparents
- Killer Mike
- Big K.R.I.T.
- Stars Surprising Studies
- Brandy
- Ice Cube
- Destiny's Child Michelle Williams
- Public Enemy's Chuck D
- Asher Roth
- Jill Scott
- Ginuwine
- Erykah Badu
- Redman
- Ryan Leslie
- Big Boi's Surprising Favorite Musicians
- Phoenix
- Metallica
- Neil Young
- Kate Bush
- N.W.A.
- Slaughterhouse's 5 Memorable Album Moments
- Wildest Moment
- Worst Moment
- Proudest Moment
- Funniest Moment
- Important Moment
Watch "Awkward Family Grandparents"
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