In L.A., we listen to everything. If it's banging, it's banging - we don't care where it's from.
Dr. DreRead
I don't take any shorts. I don't say, 'Okay, it's good enough.' I try to get exactly what I'm hearing in my head to the tape, and I won't let it move until then.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Perseverance and commitment to quality lead to achieving your vision.
This quote from Dr. Dre emphasizes the importance of not settling for mediocrity in your work. It reflects a dedication to excellence and precision, where one strives to translate their creative vision accurately into reality, demonstrating a commitment to producing work that is true to one's ideals.
Themes
PerseveranceQualityVisionExcellenceCommitment
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting where we discuss project standards, I would quote Dr. Dre to stress the importance of quality.
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One of the first people that believed in me, the first person to invest in my talent, me and this guy used to argue all the time in the studio, but at the end of the day, we both realized that we were after the same goal, and that was to make great music. And I'm talking about Eazy-E.
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I'm never gonna stop music, it's like air to me.
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I just make the music feel the way I want it to feel, and I don't put it out until I'm totally happy with it.
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