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Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, is an American rapper, music producer, and entrepreneur. Born on December 4, 1969, he is one of the most successful rap artists of the contemporary era, known for his unique musical style, business acumen, and philanthropic endeavors.

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“You put the right artist on the right track in the studio and leave the door open to let God in.”

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“People who don't know you, you don't know their motives. They smile at you all day, "Oh, that's great. You've done it again! You're the greatest!" And that's not good for an artist.”

People Knows Done Artist Motive

Author:Jay-Z

“When you listen to an album, it shouldn't feel like, "That's the girl song," "That's the club song." I shouldn't know what you're thinking while you're making the song. I don't want to know what the artist is thinking.”

Thinking Knows Want Feels Artist Song Girl Albums Clubs

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“The fans get to see you, and you can do great by your record if you have a great performance or a great night there. That's all part of the business. But at their core, awards shows are not really a sincere thing. For a lot of years, the artists had to pay to play their own set.”

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“I was forced to be an artist and a CEO from the beginning, so I was forced to be like a businessman because when I was trying to get a record deal, it was so hard to get a record deal on my own that it was either give up or create my own company.”

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“I have inherited two of the most important brands in hip-hop, Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella. Reid and Universal Music Group have given me the opportunity to manage the companies I have contributed to my whole career. I feel this is a giant step for me and the entire artist community.”

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“Artists can have greater access to reality; they can see patterns and details and connections that other people, distracted by the blur of life, might miss. Just sharing that truth can be a very powerful thing.”

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“It's always been most important for me to figure out "my space" rather than trying to check out what everyone else is up to, minute by minute. Technology is making it easier to connect to other people, but maybe harder to keep connected to yourself-- and that's essential for any artist, I think.”

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Book:Decoded (Enhanced Edition)

Source: Decoded (Enhanced Edition)

“Whoever said that artists shouldn't pay attention to their business was probably someone w/their hand in some artist's pocket.”

Said Hands Artist Pay Attention Pay Attention Pockets

Author:Jay-Z

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Born: December 4, 1969
Known for: Rapper
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