Art Quote by Robert Hilburn

I learned how difficult it is to be an artist. There are always compromises. The record company wants you to do this, your fans…

— Robert Hilburn

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

Record companies are not necessarily interested in you realizing your artistic dream. The bottom line is that they got to sell records.

— Mos Def

It's like half the campaign of selling a record is trying to convince people that you're an artist. Well, I am an artist. This…

— James Vincent McMorrow

You know, when I put out records that may not work or connect with the audience, it's because I'm pushing myself as an artist…

— T.I

I think producing a record for other artists is almost like giving them advice, and I would say that it is easier to produce…

— Labrinth

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

— Boy George

I want to be an artist, not be in the business of making hit records. Once I figured that out, everything became clear.

— Fantastic Negrito

It's really hard to be an artist and put out records and put your heart out there. It's such a gamble, and you're often…

— Diane Birch

Back in the early days like for the Temptations, Supremes and Four Tops, artist development was alive in record companies. Every artist had a…

— Laurieann Gibson

I'm very hard on myself as an artist to begin with, so I personally don't even think I have the proper chops to sell…

— Ashleigh Murray

That's my favorite subject because it really levels the playing field for artists these days. You don't have to sell out to the record…

— Roger McGuinn