Santigold Quotes

I'm just trying to approach what I make with as much respect and research as I can, and just make it with a good heart.

If you have a sense of style and purpose and will you don't want to compromise.

Legacy above finances; artistry above fame.

I think if you're too concerned with being cool or hip or liked, you can't really make good TV because sincerity and coolness are opposites.

I'm doing what I do for the right reasons. I love the music that I make.

I take it extremely seriously to do absolutely the best work possible and the truest work possible, because I feel like that is what's going to resonate not only for myself but hopefully for an audience.

In my short career, I tend not to repeat myself. I have no interest in redoing something. Sometimes that makes people angry, and maybe it's not the best thing for me commercially. But it's the best thing for me artistically, and it's the best thing for my heart.

I think the key for any kind of artist - and this transcends music - is a certain degree of authenticity and sincerity.

Your fundamental responsibility is to stay true to the deepest nature and intention of the materials.

I hope that my work makes a difference because I think that's why I do it.

I'm just excited that I get to put out the music I love versus music just for the sake of it.

I've had to work hard all my life, and I will never, ever ask a fan or reader to pay for something I've rushed. It's not fair to them, and I will never give them anything except my absolute best.

I am quite certain in my heart of hearts that modern music and modern art is not a conspiracy, but is a form of truth and integrity for those who practise it honestly, decently and with all their being.

What's the point if you make something that's not you, and you're successful? You have to perform it the rest of your life.

I always felt there was some kind of nobility centered in my desire and passion for what I do.

There are but two things worth living for: to do what is worthy of being written; and to write what is worthy of being read.

I think when people go into something for the right reasons, you're going to get a better film; you're going to get more intimacy and a stronger foundation of trust.

I've had some great examples in my career of how to do things the right way.

Since the composer has said everything, if you discover everything, it will be enough and you will be a happy man. Don't try to say it's your taste, and because of that you are changing this or that. And I must say this respect is still there.

I'm a real person that cares about his art and cares about what he's doing. I have a heart and a soul and I want to touch people and give.

If the work is good, what does it matter? I'm doing it because I love it. Why not do as many things I love as I can? As long as the work is good.

I've always wanted to be someone with credibility, and I want my food to speak for myself.

I believe in tradition and innovation, authenticity and passion.

I think the success of my work stems from being truthful.

The essential conditions of everything you do must be choice, love, passion.