D'Angelo (Michael Eugene Archer) Quotes

The music business is a crazy game, especially for somebody like me who is really a purist about the art. Trying to balance the pressures of commercialism, it's a tightrope. It's a fine line between sticking to your guns and insanity.

D'Angelo

• Music
• Trying
• Art
• Business
• Game
• Crazy
• Balance
• Insanity

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  D'Angelo
  • Music
  • Trying
  • Art