There's less clutter in the beverage category than in the music category. A lot less clutter. — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
I was brought onboard to strengthen the bridge between Spotify and the music community. — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
The only two things that ever came naturally to me are music and investing. — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
The music industry really has to learn a lesson from the tech industry about what scale means at the end of the… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
Music as a whole industry is growing exponentially, but in terms of the actual music file, when you look at the actual… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
There was a time when radio stations wouldn't play Gaga's music because it was considered dance. Outside of live performances, the Internet… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
My biggest frustration is the lack of scale in the music industry. The fact that no one has sold 100 million copies… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
Spotify was one of the first services that actually focuses on the consumer because they don't have to spend hundreds of dollars… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
I was just a kid in love with hip hop music. I love music. I love the culture. I wanted to be… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
Priyanka and Red One made a great record that we think will stand on its own. People won't buy the music just… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
The way consumers interact with music is different now. It's not an albums business anymore; it's a singles business again, and the… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
Music is one of those businesses in which, if you're talented and hustle hard enough, you can make it - specifically as… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
The more people are listening to music and experiencing it, the more value for both the music companies and the artist, especially… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
I think overall, and this isn't specific to Spotify or any streaming service or any label... when you consider the overall value… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
With the 'Born This Way' album, generally we said, how do we find strategic partners that can help us with our vision?… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
That's all I ever wanted to do in my life was music. And because I was a failed artist, I was actually… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
In order to continue the growth, we have to go back to embracing technology and the way that people choose to consume… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
Technology is going to play a huge part in tomorrow's music business. And the companies that will win are going to be… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
I stay away from the arts... writing songs, being creative - those are downloads from God. You can't do data analytics on… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
Technology has long been the driver of growth in the music business from the invention of lacquers, eight-track players, vinyl, cassettes and… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
I think, as an industry, we should be supportive of a broad subscription model and not do anything to jeopardize the potential… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
When you sit down with Zynga and Google, and they talk about billions of impressions, you think, music has way more of… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
Coming from the music business and seeing the transition from artists to fans, fans to consumers, it's really about understanding the psychology… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
Actors play different characters, so you have to build a new base around each new movie - with few exceptions, most actors… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
Spotify favors hits. It's very much a meritocracy: It's not like radio, where whatever is being played is what you hear. We… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
It's always boiled down to the quality of your music and the quality of your deal with whoever's distributing your music: There… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
I think overall, and this isn't specific to Spotify or any streaming service or any label... when you consider the overall value chain of… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
It isn't that every company is going to be successful. The law of averages shows that 80% of companies are going to fail. — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
In the future, an artist will be able to perform for the entire world in one date. For the fan, it will be a… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
Hustle is simple - it's doing the work. A lot of people like to talk about it, a lot of people have ideas, but… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
I come from a place where when you shake someone's hand, it is a deal. — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
People are experimenting with streaming, with subscription services, whether it's a Spotify or a Pandora or a Rdio. — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
That's all I ever wanted to do in my life was music. And because I was a failed artist, I was actually able to… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
As we look at Hollywood and the controversy around the Oscars, it goes back to the voting block and the lack of people who… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
To me, mentorships and internships are two big pillars in business development. I believe in having multiple mentors. — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
If you wake up in the morning and your favorite artist isn't on the service that you're paying ten dollars a month for, sooner… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
When you sit down with Zynga and Google, and they talk about billions of impressions, you think, music has way more of an emotional… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
When we look at transportation in America, there's going to be companies like Magic Bus, where you have these private bus fleets. You're going… — Troy Carter Copy Share Image
