I'm not a good Samaritan, I'm a businessman... The goal is to read and react. If we sign an artist that has potential for a shelf life way out in the distance, then we'll stay. But if not, then we… — L.A. Reid Copy Share Image
Im one of those foolish people who believe the glory days of the record industry arent behind us. Theyre actually ahead of us. — L.A. Reid Copy Share Image
You always have to know when to bow out. You bow out while you are on top. — L.A. Reid Copy Share Image
I am a record executive and I shall be right there in your face with my records. — L.A. Reid Copy Share Image
Popular music has always been rooted in the blues, whether it's Adele or Led Zeppelin or Sam Cooke. It's just the beat that changes. — L.A. Reid Copy Share Image
I live for opening doors for the young generation of creators. If we do nothing else with our success, let's open up some doors. — L.A. Reid Copy Share Image
World events can shape culture. Music is either a soundtrack for or a narration of changing times. And who knows how that's going to… — L.A. Reid Copy Share Image
Modern music and artistry would look and sound completely different if not for the groundbreaking contributions Michael Jackson gifted to the world. — L.A. Reid Copy Share Image
I'm personally looking for artists that are along the lines of today's pop stars. Whether it be a Rihanna or a Justin Bieber or… — L.A. Reid Copy Share Image
The deepest and most sincere feeling I get is when I meet an artist and they have that steel in their eyes and they… — L.A. Reid Copy Share Image
Listen, we're still selling stardom. That doesn't go away because MTV decides they can't play videos or they want to program themselves more as… — L.A. Reid Copy Share Image
