“Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable, originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your theivery – celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean Luc-Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from – it’s where you take them to.” — Jim Jarmusch

The late Louis “Lou” Rawls was one of the most legendary Soul, Jazz, and Blues singer’s to bless this earth. His discography includes over 70 albums with over 40 million records sold. Rawls’ also took his talents towards acting in motion pictures and television, among voicing-over many cartoons as well. Truly a man of talent that we will never forget.

Listen below as Kid Cudi ft. Chip Tha Ripper sample Early Morning Love in the single Hyyerr.

Lou Rawls: Early Morning Love

Kid Cudi Ft Chip Tha Ripper: Hyyerr