List of Jay-Z Quotes

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Jay-Z
Total Quotes 192
I think the consumption of music is at an all-time high. but i think the ways that record companies are trying to monetize it is just all over the place. at the end of the day, music is in the clouds. before, you could hold it, look at it, turn it around. now, it's just in the air.
Thinking Clouds Air
I noticed that difference early on, like if you were successful in rock 'n' roll, that was a really bad thing, you almost had to hide it. you had these guys selling 200 million records with dirty t-shirts on. i was like, 'come on, man. come on. we know you're successful.' hip-hop is more about attaining wealth. people respect success. they respect big. they don't even have to like your music. if you're big enough, people are drawn to you.
Dirty Successful Men
I love that because that's what i'm supposed to be doing - whether it's accepted b everybody or not. i'm supposed to be pushing that envelope and trying new things. and people are supposed to say, hov, you might have went too far.
People Growth Trying
We create music to express ourselves and when the world relates, that's a beautiful thing. we're all trading off each other's culture, so no matter what lines you put--country indie rock, rap, we're all somehow gonna find a way to come together.
Beautiful Country Rap
Driving benzes with no benefits, not bad huh, for some immigrants?
Benefits Driving Immigrants
On the night he died - he was twenty-seven - basquiat had been planning to see a run-dmc show. when people asked him what his art was about, he'd hit them with the same three words: "royalty, heroism, and the streets.
Running Art Night
The reason i've been groundedand able to make albums, is because i've allowed my friends to come with me and voice an opinion. that's who keeps you grounded, the people who have known you longest.
Voice People Albums
Little brothers ring fingers get cut up to show mothers they really got em.
Mother Brother Cutting
If skills sold truth be told i'd probably be lyrically talib kweli truthfully i want to rhyme like common sense (but i did five mil) i ain't been rhyming like common since.
Rap Skills Common Sense
I had success. i had a number one record. i had a number one album. i have to make this kind of record again or else i'm going to lose it all. that's how you end up making the same song over and over.
Song Numbers Albums
If you want the old me, go buy my old albums.
Albums Want Ifs
I gave you prophecy on my first joint, and y'all lamed out didn't really appreciate it, 'til the second one came out
Appreciate Hip Hop Joints
  • Born: December 4, 1969
  • Occupation: Rapper
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