Hip-hop had become overly aspirational and shiny, full of vivid technicolors. Cosmetic fronting was not part of the ethos of our get down. Our get down was more blue collar. Our aspirations were to shine a light on the plight… — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
Content that's generated out of America, whether it be film or music, has, in my opinion, much greater impact in sustaining our credibility and… — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
I don't typically do what you're supposed to do. I focus on what I should do. — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
Everything gets thrown off depending on whether the Packers are playing. I grew up in L.A., and we had a terrible quarterback, Roman Gabriel.… — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
Rap now is multi-generational, which has its own issues. My son is a big Cudi fan, but he does not like talking to me… — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
I think it would be bad for culture and the art if artists and people who develop the apparatus to support those artists don't… — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
The primary part of the weekend is centered around my children, and I have to be flexible. To call an audible is to be… — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
I like moments of staleness and mildew, simply because it creates the lane for change. — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
My week is full-tilt boogie. I wake up every morning, and the singular thought in my head is that maybe today is the day… — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
I used to have a gym in the house. I thought that was a fantastic luxury. — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
Hip-hop had become overly aspirational and shiny, full of vivid technicolors. Cosmetic fronting was not part of the ethos of our get down. Our… — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
Going to radio with a rap record prior to going to the consumer is like having no foreplay with your girlfriend. — Lyor Cohen Copy Share Image
