Going to radio with a rap record prior to going to the consumer is like having no foreplay with your girlfriend.

- Lyor Cohen

I don't typically do what you're supposed to do. I focus on what I should do.

- Lyor Cohen

Hip-hop had become overly aspirational and shiny, full of vivid technicolors. Cosmetic fronting was not part of the ethos of our get down. Our get do…

- Lyor Cohen