Angeles Quote by Steve Aoki
“I've been doing my record label for 15 years called Dim Mak. I started my label when I was 19 in '96. I started putting out an eclectic roster of artists. In 2003, we found a band called Bloc Party, and in 2004, we started getting remixes for Bloc Party, and at the same time I was throwing Dim Mak parties in Los Angeles.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Magazine, 2015
Launching a label early, curating diverse talent, and expanding into events creates a sustainable creative ecosystem.
In simple terms: Start young, diversify, and build community.
Key Takeaway
Build a lasting creative network.
Themes
entrepreneurship
music
community
Mood
energetic
visionary
Type
entrepreneurial
inspirational
When to use this quote
- record label management
- festival organization
- artist collaborations
Key Concepts
label building
artist development
event promotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance curation with expansion?
- What core values guide your label?
A Different Perspective
Risk of overextension without clear focus.
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