My thing is related to who I am as a person. The clothes are an extension of me. The music is an extension of me. All my businesses are part of the culture, so I have to stay true to whatever I'm feeling at the time, whatever direction I'm heading in. And hopefully, everyone follows.
Jay-ZNo one's walking around here perfect. Everyone's gonna make mistakes. That's part of how you learn.
Jay-ZWhoever said that artists shouldn't pay attention to their business was probably someone w/their hand in some artist's pocket.
Jay-ZI don't even like the word politics. It implies something underhanded and I think we need less government.
Jay-ZYou put the right artist on the right track in the studio and leave the door open to let God in.
Jay-ZI noticed that difference early on, like if you were successful in rock 'n' roll, that was a really bad thing, you almost had to hide it. You had these guys selling 200 million records with dirty T-shirts on. I was like, 'Come on, man. Come on. We know you're successful.' Hip-hop is more about attaining wealth. People respect success. They respect big. They don't even have to like your music. If you're big enough, people are drawn to you.
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