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Sometimes Id hear things on other peoples records and I say I wanted it on my records, but Leslie Kong said, no, it wasn
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"Sometimes I'd hear things on other people's records and I say I wanted it on my records, but Leslie Kong said, no, it wasn't right and that it wasn't my style"

- Desmond Dekker

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In this quote, Desmond Dekker is assessing his experience dealing with record manufacturer Leslie Kong. He discusses that there were times when he would hear something on another artist's record and wish to integrate it into his own music. However, Kong would encourage versus it, saying that it didn't fit with Dekker's design. This reveals the level of trust and respect Dekker had for Kong's viewpoint, as he ultimately accepted his judgment. It likewise highlights the significance of remaining real to one's own design and not trying to mimic others. In general, the quote talks to the dynamic and collective relationship in between an artist and their producer.

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Jamaica Flag This quote is written / told by Desmond Dekker between July 16, 1941 and May 25, 2006. He/she was a famous Musician from Jamaica. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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