Ryan Lewis

Music Producer, Rapper

Ryan Lewis is a Grammy-winning music producer and songwriter, known for his innovative work with Macklemore that reshaped modern hip-hop.

Born
March 25, 1988
Quotes
12
Rank
#1950

About Ryan Lewis

Ryan Lewis — Life and Legacy

Ryan Lewis is an influential music producer and songwriter, best known for his collaboration with Macklemore, which led to the Grammy-winning album 'The Heist.' His work is characterized by a unique blend of genres and a strong emphasis on storytelling through music. Lewis's approach to creativity is evident in his belief that 'The best part of making music is the collaboration,' which underscores his commitment to teamwork and collective artistic expression. This philosophy has allowed him to create impactful songs that resonate with a wide audience, such as 'Same Love,' which addresses themes of love and acceptance. Lewis's ability to fuse different musical styles while maintaining a strong narrative focus has not only redefined hip-hop but also highlighted the importance of collaboration in the creative process. His quotes and ideas continue to inspire aspiring artists, emphasizing that music can serve as a powerful medium for connection and change.

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Ryan Lewis quotes

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"The world is an unfair place because of bullying. A lot of parents loose their children because of bullying next time think twice before bullying someone."

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"In 1984, my mom gave birth to my older sister, Teresa. Due to a complicated delivery, she needed a blood transfusion, and at that moment, my mom had HIV+ blood put into her body."

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"I graduated in 2009, which - if you think back to where the economy was at that time - was an interesting time to graduate."

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"There's an open door now more than ever to be making any type of beats that you want."

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"I was always the type of drug user that I had no moderation. When I was smoking and drinking, I was full on smoking and drinking. And I am also the type of drug user where I do smoke and drink, there's no creativity in terms of my writing process. I would just stare at the paper for hours and nothing would get done."

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"Some songs go super-quick; some take a really long time."

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"Hip-hop music was something I grew up with, it was something that I loved since I was a little kid, and it's something that I chose to partake in an early age."

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"When artists who are not associated with the typical infrastructure get recognition, that becomes a cultural movement."

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"For me personally, to hop onboard and use the amazing success and blessings in my life to pull off something like the 30/30 Project is awesome."

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"Everyone has their parent's [music] collection which is strongly influences what you listen to as a kid. You have no choice. You have to listen to whatever they're bumpin. I grew up with what they listened to a lot."

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