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“I did a record with Janet Jackson, and it went to the top of the charts, and we had all of these complications, and she couldn't be in the video and couldn't do anything for the record. I went through something similar with Pitbull. I think it works really well for a lot of other artists, but for…” quote by Shaggy
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“I did a record with Janet Jackson, and it went to the top of the charts, and we had all of these complications, and she couldn't be in the video and couldn't do anything for the record. I went through something similar with Pitbull. I think it works really well for a lot of other artists, but for me, it just doesn't work that well.”

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Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2007

He finds that collaborating with high‑profile artists can be problematic due to creative constraints and logistical issues.

In simple terms: Working with big stars can be difficult.

Key Takeaway

Choose collaborators wisely.

Themes

collaboration music industry creativity logistics artistic control

Mood

pragmatic critical

Type

industry insight personal anecdote

When to use this quote

  • record production
  • music videos
  • tour planning
  • artist negotiations

Key Concepts

intellectual property branding industry politics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What factors make a collaboration succeed?
  • How do you balance artistic vision with commercial demands?
A Different Perspective

Success may depend on flexibility.

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