Music Video Director Quotes

Emil Nava brother is Jake Nava, who did Beyonce's Crazy In Love and stuff. He's always lived in his brother's shadow, and this is the first time that he's just killing sh*t. I'm really just happy that he's on top and really doing well.

When I grow up, I want to be like Balvin.

I listened to R. Kelly growing up.

Penelope Spheeris is a wonderful lady.

I made all their videos, apart from the last two, so if you ever see an Abba video on TV then it's my stuff.

It was a complete dream to work with David LaChapelle. I collected his books as a teenager, and I fantasised that he would direct the video for 'Spectrum' from the moment the song was written. I still can't believe it actually happened, 
and I'm completely overjoyed that he felt such a connection with the song.

There is just one Diljit Dosanjh. Though I hope someday to be as prolific as he is.

Who directed the video 'No More Drama' for Mary J. Blige. I was actually kickin' with J. Lo talking about some music that we're gonna put together, and we were talking about great directors. She said she really, really liked that video and was wondering who directed it, so yeah, I looked it up!

I've been a fan of Dave Meyers and his music videos.

I don't see myself as a short-film director, and I'm not a commercial director.

The video for 'Ride the Wind,' we shot that in Detroit. We shot it at Joe Louis Arena two nights in a row.

R. Kelly is my favorite singer.

I got scouted to be the dude in the video for 'Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored.'

I love Spike Jonze. He's brilliant.

Taylor Swift is just dope. She is an ill songwriter.

My idol was Jennifer Lopez.

'Bad Boys', which Bay made when he was just twenty-eight, having never made a movie before, having done a string of commercials and music videos with artists ranging from Donny Osmond to Meat Loaf, grossed more than $140 million worldwide.

Yauch was a gifted MC.

Ricky Martin is one of the artists I wanted to be growing up.

I am a big fan of Diljit Dosanjh.

J. Cole's 2014 'Forrest Hills Drive.' The album, artwork, and director of that album was a huge influence on the visuals for 'Homecoming King.'

I've been a huge fan of Gaga since she first burst on the scene. I just love everything that lady represents. First and foremost, her voice is extraordinary. I love her voice. She's an accomplished musician. She plays piano really well. She's just a great songwriter. And she's a beacon of hope for a lot of people in the world.