I'm proud of what I am and who I am, and I'm just going to be myself.
Mariah CareyRead
The best part of making music, for me, is collaborating and working with new people and fresh sounds and all those things that get people excited to continue in this business that we all love so much.
Interpretation
Collaboration in music brings joy and inspiration, revitalizing the passion for creativity.
Mariah Carey emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the music-making process. She expresses that working with new people and sounds invigorates her passion for music and helps sustain the excitement that drives those in the industry. This quote highlights the communal spirit of creativity and the positive energy that comes from sharing ideas and talents with others.
In practice
During a music conference, I used this quote to inspire young artists about the importance of teamwork.
I'm proud of what I am and who I am, and I'm just going to be myself.
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