Business Quote by Chubby Checker

All I'm trying to do is make music that people like and that makes people happy.

— Zachary Cole Smith

The music industry is up and down. Sometimes the people love you, and sometimes they don't. I wanted to be the owner of multiple…

— Kandi Burruss

I just want a band and keep them working, people that I like and who I think a lot of. Once my band is…

— Pharoah Sanders

I've been through a lot in the music industry, in life. I've learned that I have to be tough in this world.

— Skylar Grey

For making music for myself, I just need to be happy. I'm the producer, the director, and the listener.

— Ryuichi Sakamoto

I'm making music that I love and I want to hear. At the same time, things like making money, making crazy money - you…

— Tyga

The only thing that I really want to do is just be respected in the music industry... And whether that means selling albums or…

— Kris Allen

I have a desire that I want to make people feel happy through my music. I'm always trying to find optimistic ways to express…

— Michael Franti

Make sure this [music industry] is what you love to do, and you can't imagine doing anything else.

— Melanie Martinez

I'm so passionate about making good music.

— Pitbull

I feel very fortunate to be in a position to where I can continue to make music and have people appreciate it.

— Alissa White-Gluz

Keep doing what you do, and people that enjoy what you do are gonna buy your music and love on you.

— Marvin Sapp