Advocating Quote by KRS-One
“You can't expect to be on MTV and critique George Bush. You can't expect to be on BET or the cover of 'The Source' advocating Jesus Christ or Buddha or Hindu Krishna or Moses. As a conscious rap artist, you have to play in the arena that you're supposed to be in. What is that arena? That arena is the college market. The conscious rap artist woos the college market, even though the college market is the wildest, most sexed-out, drug-driven market in the country, possibly the world.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Source Magazine, 1995
Conscious rap artists should target the college market, the most influential yet challenging arena, to spread their messages.
In simple terms: Target college audience for conscious rap impact.
Key Takeaway
Focus on college market to maximize influence.
Themes
target audience
conscious art
market strategy
Mood
strategic
realistic
Type
musical
activist
When to use this quote
- college campuses
- student events
- online platforms
Key Concepts
music industry
cultural activism
education outreach
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists stay authentic in a commercial setting?
- What alternative venues could amplify conscious messages?
A Different Perspective
College market may be volatile and commercially driven.
