Albums Quote by Eyedea
“We listen to the greats. I'm not going to listen to average rap when I can listen to an Outkast album.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hip Hop Talk, 2009
We prefer listening to exceptional artists over average ones, even if the latter are more familiar.
In simple terms: Choose quality over familiarity.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize artistic excellence.
Themes
music
quality
taste
Mood
enthusiastic
critical
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- music discovery
- curating playlists
- educational discussions
Key Concepts
Aesthetics
Cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines 'great' music for you?
- How do you discover new excellence?
A Different Perspective
High standards may exclude emerging talent.
![“Some artists are definitely trying to do different styles. Some, not a lot. But even from what you've seen [of] Outkast, Kanye West, and Lil' Wayne, and different people expressing their way of evolving in hip-hop. In the evolution of hip-hop, they're doing different things. And you've seen…” quote by Will Ferrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/724/will-ferrell-2019_art_some-artists-are-definitely-trying-to-do_1730086.jpg)
