A biography for Al B. Surehasn’t been written yet.
“Although I don't believe in censorship, I believe an artist is very responsible for his actions. Especially if he's a young artist whom young kids listen to, there's almost a sense of his being like the Bible. The kids listen to what he says and live by it. That's why I don't believe in negativity.”
“The hardest part about being a celebrity is having to heal on a public stage.”
“I'm an OG.”
“I'm not Usher or Justin Timberlake.”
“Thank you Michael Jackson for teaching us about 'Swagger' before the term was even made popular. I would personally like to say, thank you for being the reason why music felt organic and for truly being the first man to 'walk on the moon' on earth!'”
“I now value everyday functionality like walking, talking and breathing on your own with no assistance from a medical professional or machines. Take none of those things for granted.”
“I don't answer to nobody.”
“Every time I post something, I forget it's me. I'm a grandfather so my concern is not being popular and trying to get numbers and likes. That's not what I do.”
“Rev. Jackson has been a staple of positivity and just selflessness over the years. I truly appreciate his presence, his friendship, his fatherhood, his advice.”
“If I can influence or help or inspire someone else, I did my job.”
“The responsibility, the will to stay alive, be a better human being, father, brother, son, activist, and man is on me!”
“When I first tried singing, I tried falsetto. Later on, I worked on the falsetto with a voice teacher. It's an R&B; way to sing. Girls like that high, soft sound. They think it's very romantic.”
“Sometimes, after a concert, you can be chased by people. You have to run.”
“It has been ordained that I thrive within this second gift of life.”
“You don't know what it's like the first time girls start screaming and yelling over you because they see you as a star. It does something to you. It's good and it's bad. You like it, but it puts your head in a place that's weird.”
“Music can be an incredible vehicle for helping people, and I'm into peace and love.”
“You have to take from each artist what works for you, and then create your own sound. You put different combinations in the mix and it becomes something unique in the end.”
“What I seek to accomplish and conquer in the future will be monumental, God willing.”
“I was a rapper. Like every black kid I was attracted to rapping. I wanted to be like L.L. Cool J and those guys. If you're young and can't sing, the first thing you think about is rapping. But I wasn't a big-time rapper. I did it in high school, at parties. I was rapping about politics, romance or anything that came to mind.”
“Me, arrogant? No way.”