Other [artists’] music is really what you get most inspiration from, whether consciously or subconsciously. I like a lot of old music and a lot of soul music. I also really like a lot of new stuff.
BEN RECTOR
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Ben Rector on inspiration
Ben Rector9 quotes“Other [artists’] music is really what you get most inspiration from, whether consciously or subconsciously. I like a lot of old music and a lot of soul music. I also really like a lot of new stuff.”
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