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" I have learned that while your putting your record together you can get so caught up in making what you want that you forget what you wanted in the first place. "
Labrinth
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" One thing I always really enjoyed about Quincy Jones' production technique was that there were so many layers to every song. Like, one week you'd hear a new trumpet-line, then the next week you'd hear - be hearing a new guitar-line. "
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" I got into music through just being inspired by my brother and sisters. They all sing, play instruments and write - and they're very good at it. "
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" My main thing is I just want to share as much hope and happiness as possible for music. If I can share as many moments and help people believe in themselves... if I can do that, then I'll feel like my job is done. "
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