Artist Quote by Rick James

Honestly, a lot of people thought that I was on top of the world selling so many millions of records, and that this is…

— Vanilla Ice

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

I've never sampled just one artist, I'm known for my reputation and my creativity.

— DJ Premier

I think these days, as an artist, you have to be slightly entrepreneurial. ...Nobody really sells records anymore.

— Boy George

I'm a pretty successful songwriter and known in some circles, but I didn't think the story of my career was of any real entertainment…

— Rodney Crowell

It's always boiled down to the quality of your music and the quality of your deal with whoever's distributing your music: There are artists…

— Troy Carter

I was a 10 million-plus selling artist

— Toni Braxton

Even before I became a recording artist, I did other things in music. I was a teacher, I did studio work, and I was…

— Jon Secada

I built a reputation as a songwriter in the industry before my own hits. People were used to coming to me for songs. There…

— Emeli Sande

I started a recording studio. I started producing people and doing remixes.

— James Iha

People have always said that I could have been a highly successful pop artist, if only that were my intention. It never was. My…

— Todd Rundgren

I don't wait on the music industry to qualify me or give me my paycheck. I go about my business as an artist and…

— Perry Farrell