"I didn't want to play it boring and safe. I also didn't want to innovate too much. Second albums, man, they're even scarier than first ones"
- Kanye West
About this Quote
In this quote, Kanye West is revealing his battle with discovering a balance in between playing it safe and taking dangers in his music. He acknowledges the pressure and fear that features developing a 2nd album, as it is typically seen as a make or break moment for artists. West is torn in between wanting to remain real to his style and not wishing to be repeated, while also not wishing to wander off too far from what his fans get out of him. This quote highlights the challenges and expectations that featured being a successful artist, and the constant pressure to provide something new and interesting.
This quote is written / told by Kanye West somewhere between June 8, 1977 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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