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Meaning
He is saying that New Zealanders should not try to imitate American speech. Instead, they should keep their own accent and let it shape the way they rhyme and make music.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to KRS-One.
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About KRS-One
KRS-One is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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