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The noise of the old neighbourhood, the smell of sticky youth and a few bananas - the taste, of course, is success. It all seems simple: work, make mistakes, correct them and fly back to the studio, where instead of prayer there is a microphone. Where parents used to buy the first equipment, now you are your own sponsor, accountant and driving force.

The world doesn't have to understand why rhymes are more important than sleep, and respect is more valuable than a fee. But there is that quiet ‘zap’ when the beat kicks in and it's not anger that comes out of your mouth, but confidence: you didn't grow up by miracle, but later. And yes, your clothes may shine, but the real luxury is the work that you're not ashamed to wear.