Future Quote by KRS-One
“I look at it like this: you may only sell 20,000 to 100,000 albums. But those albums are going to be heard by future doctors, lawyers, judges, firemen, etc. Those albums are being sold to the right people that move society. They're interested in what you have to say.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hip Hop Hall of Fame Induction, 2014
Music can influence future leaders across professions, so reaching the right audience matters more than volume.
In simple terms: Target the right listeners, not mass sales.
Key Takeaway
Focus on impact over quantity.
Themes
influence
leadership
culture
music
societal impact
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- educational seminars
- policy discussions
- community workshops
- career counseling
Key Concepts
Social capital
cultural transmission
audience targeting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists ensure their message reaches decision‑makers?
- What responsibilities do creators have to society?
A Different Perspective
Impact may be limited if listeners ignore the message.
![“I'm just so happy and proud of everybody and what everybody's doing. From Curren$y doing decent numbers with the independent, digital release; from Asher selling 1.1 million-plus on iTunes with the single and almost at 200,000 [albums sold] now; Cudi got almost 4,000 BDS's a week; Mickey Factz…” quote by Wale](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/wale-447_aces_i-m-just-so-happy-and-proud-of-everybody_681005.jpg)
![“10 years ago [in 2006], nearly 90 percent of those albums sold enough in that year to reach Gold status. 10 years later, about 30 percent were eligible. With the new rules, we figure about 40 percent of the top 200 best-sellers for the year will be eligible. We were very cautious in our approach…” quote by Cary Sherman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d4/cary-sherman-70415_albums_10-years-ago-in-2006-nearly-90-percent-o_649672.jpg)
