“I've always loved hip-hop, since I was a kid, that's the music that I ...” — Joaquin Phoenix Quote

“I've always loved hip-hop, since I was a kid, that's the music that I loved. I think everyone of our generation kind of fantasized about hip-hop in some ways.”

“I've always loved music, but I never really played anything. After 'Walk the Line' and learning to play guitar, and having that sense of performing, I think that certainly opened the door for me, for music.”

“In most films - especially in regards to the protagonist - really from the get-go they set up some scenario that endears that character to the audience. Or imbues him with some nobility or heroism or something.”

“You can't just be a rock star by rehashing things you've seen or done before. Bring something new, which is what hip-hop does best.”

“I think I can see people wanting to hear more music-music now as opposed to all hip-hop. You know, which I have nothing against hip-hop. I think some of it is really good. But on the other hand, some of the real great artists are just being lost because they're not getting the airplay or anything to make them inspired to record again.”

“People can look to me as a teacher, but I consider myself a student of hip-hop.”