My first album, 'Get Lifted,' was a hip-hop soul album that had some of its roots in the church, as far as… — John Legend Copy Share Image
When I write, I don't really focus on duets or anything like that, or whether I'm going to feature this or that… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I never went through a period where I didn't want to play music. I've always loved it and it's always been a… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Anybody under the age of forty knows hip-hop, gospel and R&B pretty well, and it's all a part of what we consider… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I feel like spirituality definitely comes through in my music, but I don't make any specific efforts to make it that way. — John Legend Copy Share Image
I don't feel like that many musicians are competitive with each other. — John Legend Copy Share Image
I hear melodies and hooks all day. I've always been that way, since I was a kid. — John Legend Copy Share Image
There's so much music out there, and so many different styles that I've been influenced by, so each album reflects some of… — John Legend Copy Share Image
My mother, I want her to like my music, but she's not exactly my target audience. So I care more about the… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Music was my life...It was everything to me, even though I was in school majoring in English. I was still very focused… — John Legend Copy Share Image
My family is very musical, I was surrounded by it. And from four years old I was the one that asked my… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I think the most important thing is that I'm making music that the people enjoy. So the fans, the people that are… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I listen to all those kinds of music, from classic soul to hip-hop to Brazilian music to, you know, jazz to indie… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I just want my music to measure up to. Part of it's just thinking about my place in history and how this… — John Legend Copy Share Image
To have the chance to see your music be elevated and to have almost universally positive response to that music, makes me… — John Legend Copy Share Image
“Can we wait just a minute Turn that TV off for a minute Now politics and talkin shit aint really none of… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Sometimes I start just on the piano with a melody or musical idea that kind of leads me to certain lyrics. — John Legend Copy Share Image
For me, no matter how much money you want to make off of singing, no matter what kind of fame you want… — John Legend Copy Share Image
People tell me all the time that my songs help them express things to loved ones that they may not be able… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I care more about the fans in general, just making sure they enjoy what I do. And then also I kind of… — John Legend Copy Share Image
The main focus for me is not trying to find duet partners. It's about just making great songs. I want most of… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Every artist wants some sort of feedback, because you make this music and you hope people love it and you want to… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Music business is hard. It's very difficult. And it's not for everyone. Even if you can sing or even if you can… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Some people, you know, should just go to college and do what they do and have a great job and not worry about trying… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I guess a lot of times pressure is put on something after it becomes big. — John Legend Copy Share Image
The best way to fight poverty is to empower people through access to quality education — John Legend Copy Share Image
My first album, 'Get Lifted,' was a hip-hop soul album that had some of its roots in the church, as far as the sonic… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I don't like going to football games. I like watching them on television. When you go to a game, it's hard to focus. There's… — John Legend Copy Share Image
There's a lot of hurry up and wait. But it gives you time to write a song. — John Legend Copy Share Image
Fear. People are afraid of talking about their fears and insecurities. They're afraid of expressing emotion beyond anger, dominance, or power, and they're afraid… — John Legend Copy Share Image
When I write, I don't really focus on duets or anything like that, or whether I'm going to feature this or that rapper. I… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I would tell myself, "Love yourself and don't be afraid to take risks." I was often afraid to take risks, socially, because I was… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I never went through a period where I didn't want to play music. I've always loved it and it's always been a huge part… — John Legend Copy Share Image
All men should be feminists. If men cared about women's rights, the world would be a better place — John Legend Copy Share Image
I used read about Dr. King a lot as a kid. Independently, from being assigned it or being told by my parents or anything,… — John Legend Copy Share Image
