Record Quotes by L.A. Reid

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

I was a James Brown junkie as a kid.

— L.A. Reid

You always have to know when to bow out. You bow out while you are on top.

— L.A. Reid

I am a record executive and I shall be right there in your face with my records.

— L.A. Reid

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

Find your passion... then it is no longer work!

— L.A. Reid

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find your passion, and it's no longer work.

— L.A. Reid

I think of myself as a producer who tries to bring the best out of everyone, whether that be an artist, songwriter or a…

— L.A. Reid

We don't sign an artist to fill a void, ever. I'll never find a Taylor Swift. You can't find a new Madonna, you cannot…

— L.A. Reid