Artist Quote by Jenni Rivera

Music is a creative endeavor so I feel the business around it should be creative, too. One size doesn't have to fit all.

— David Ellefson

Many artists would want a major label. But, if someone made you big, it doesn't mean they're no longer good enough when you get…

— Romeo Santos

The music business is really, really small. The real music is becoming almost extinct, if you don't stay true to who you are.

— Mary J. Blige

There are so many people in this world that have the look and have talent, and yet they keep putting out this teenybopper singers…

— Brianna Taylor

If you intend on building a solid career, it's best to not worry about the major label approach. It's a trade-off that most true…

— Raheem Jarbo

I think most artists would be happy to have bigger audiences rather than smaller ones. It doesn't mean that they are going to change…

— Brian Eno

I just think that any person who wants music to be their career shouldn't focus on a record label. I have seen friends who…

— Lauv

I think that there will always be artists out there who think they need to sign a major label deal in order to be…

— Macklemore

I think I've done a lot in this business, whether through screwball methods or not I don't know, that has helped other bands. I…

— Benny Goodman

I didn't start my label out of a business perspective. I did it because I wanted to create a platform where new musicians can…

— Martin Garrix

The music business is very hard on women over 22. You really have to prove yourself every time you make a record. Are you…

— Jody Watley

The first two major label records I did what I wanted to do. It wasn't a problem until after I finished my part. They…

— Van Hunt