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Get Like Me – You have to change your original name to Cartier Benjamin, like me. Watch all my videos and get all my CDs to learn how to be a Rich Boy. Get my mixtape Bigger Than Tthe Mayor. Rep Alabama – You have to be born in Alabama like me. Your Girl Gotta Have a Girlfriend – You need to have at least two to three ménage a trios a year. Always Put God First – God has given me my success, most definitely. That’s who I would credit. Be Yourself – Always be original. I feel like I’m original ‘cause I grew up around a lot of soul music instead of rap. I’m true to myself and people really love it. I listened to a lot of old stuff like Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield. I like music like that, even Keith Sweat. I want to have a lot of soul on my next album so I’m going back and listening to some of the older music. Love What You Do – You gotta really love it. You can’t just want a huge check. Be High Class and Country at the Same Time – You have to know how to be high class and country at the same time. That’s the definition of my style and finesse. Expand Your Business – I might start a car care center. I might open up a shoe store. There’s just so many things you can do. You have to build yourself. Be Creative with Your Thinking – You have to think of ways to make money, not spend money. Believe in Yourself – With my situation, I believe in myself so much. That’s most important.
Nominated for Best Mixtape/Street Album As told to Ms Rivercity // Photo by Jessica Hatter
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