Quotation by

Talib Kweli

Ain't nobody making music to not be heard and the easiest way to be heard is to be on the radio, but you should never compromise who you are, your values or your morals.

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Musicians want their work to reach people, and radio play is a simple way to achieve that exposure. However, artists should stay true to their identity and principles rather than changing themselves just to get airtime.

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