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I can't deny that label-support gave me a leg up - though not every successful artist needs it.

Music is music; you don't have to put a label on it.

I just try to make the best music that I can. People are going to label it whatever they're going to label it.

I don't care who's on the label, because I have a job to do.

I've always tried to stay clear of being labeled, putting a label on what type of music that I make.

Commercial success still hasn't come to an artist that isn't signed to a record label. There are very few artists that can succeed without the help of a record label. The role of the record label is still required, it's still necessary.

I know there are some labels that put out music for art's sake, but I don't know which ones.

I just write songs and hope that they do well. I'm sure there is some pressure from someone at the label, but I'd rather keep away from it.

I don't think the label cares about an album... People just want their number-one record.