--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I know how to make a record that…" description: "\"I know how to make a record that commercial radio or Triple J will smash now... It's kind of hard to stay true and write what you would write if you di..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/flume-8806_hard_i-know-how-to-make-a-record-that-commerc_374478.jpg" --- # I know how to make a record that commercial radio or… ![“I know how to make a record that commercial radio or Triple J will smash now... It's kind of hard to stay true and write what you would write if you didn't have that in your head. Because I know I can get way more airplay and get this much bigger... and that's what I'm trying to avoid doing…” quote by Flume](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/flume-8806_hard_i-know-how-to-make-a-record-that-commerc_374478.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/flume-8806_hard_i-know-how-to-make-a-record-that-commerc_374478.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/flume-8806_hard_i-know-how-to-make-a-record-that-commerc_374478.jpg) > “I know how to make a record that commercial radio or Triple J will smash now... It's kind of hard to stay true and write what you would write if you didn't have that in your head. Because I know I can get way more airplay and get this much bigger... and that's what I'm trying to avoid doing. Trying to avoid the poisons of success.” [Flume](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/flume/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The artist struggles with balancing authenticity and commercial pressure, fearing success will corrupt his art. **In simple terms:** Balancing art and fame is hard. Key Takeaway Stay true to your vision. Themes authenticity commercial pressure artistic integrity Mood conflicted determined Type advice reflective When to use this quote - songwriting - career decisions - media interviews Key Concepts creative conflict industry expectations Questions to Reflect On - How do you define success without compromising art? - What strategies keep you grounded? 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