Keith Matthew Thornton (Kool Keith) Quotes

Certain songs I feel different people should be on different tracks, you know it's emotional. I put myself into characters for certain records.

Keith Matthew Thornton

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• Certain songs I feel different people should be on different tracks, you know it's emotional. I put myself into characters for certain records.

  

  Keith Matthew Thornton
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  • Different
  • Character