Cheo Hodari Coker Quotes

I didn't enjoy 'Topographic Oceans' at all. It was a double album, and the truth is it was padded out, and I didn't like that. But I was a fan of Yes - still am - and as such, I'm entitled to say what I think.

Billboard called my solo album, 'Standing In The Spotlight,' a great party album and even said that my raps put the Beastie Boys to shame.

I hate English kids rapping - complete crap.

There's never been a Van Morrison album that I haven't immediately listened to, whether with delight or crushing disappointment.

Every time somebody speaks of my honesty, there is someone who quivers inside me.

I've no regrets at all, but I still think at times that I would have loved to play in England. You live football over there; it's a great culture. People respect you more; it's more difficult to find respect in Spain. There is more criticism here.

I do see value in music criticism. Most of the criticism I have received over the years has been very good.

I leave CNN with the utmost respect, love and admiration for the company and everyone who works here. This has been my family and shared endeavor for the past 27 years, and I am forever grateful and proud of all that we have accomplished.

Reviewing music or reviewing anything is a writing job. It's nice if you are experienced in the field you are writing about, but writing is what you are doing.

Most people wouldn't know music if it came up and bit them on the ass.

I really didn't like 'Done With Mirrors.' I really didn't like 'Just Push Play.' Then there are other records I really think were good for their time, like 'Toys and Rocks.'

I don't want to name names, but the least I can say about rock and roll is that I'm suspicious.

Speaking out against rap music is useless, and it's futile. The reality is there's criticism for everything, but Jay-Z is one of the most remarkable artists of our time of any genre, and as a hip-hop artist he carries the weight of that art form with such splendor and grace and genius.

By denying its musical and artistic merit, hip hop's critics get to have it both ways: they can deny the legitimate artistic standing of rap while seizing on its pervasive influence as an art form to prove what a terrible effect it has on youth.

Always be nice to those younger than you, because they are the ones who will be writing about you.

I think Robbie Williams is an utter and complete prat. His last record was a pile of rubbish.

When I read a review, 90% of the review is about my lifestyle, and the last two sentences are about the record.

I think as you get older, you realize there's always going to be critics. Critics are going to win every time because they can change their critique based on the stats and their own personal feelings. It's less about proving people wrong, the critics wrong, and it's more about challenging myself to keep this level up.

I've heard people say all our music sounds the same, but it's usually just the people who don't like us who say it.

I'm slow on the uptake about things. I didn't understand that the first Wu Tang album was great when I first heard it.

I don't really worship the album 'Transformer.' It's not the best thing that Lou Reed has done.

Every time I hit it with Big Boi, we always have good love. I was a huge fan of the 'Shutterbugg' record he did.

Every time I meet Rahman sir, it's a fan moment for me. I don't take the fact that I am working with him lightly. I get excited every time I see and work with him. But I don't embarrass him.

People told me that Miley's '23' wasn't hip-hop. Let me tell you, she went in and owned that track.

I feel like 'Pitchfork' has a style, and you always know what they're gonna say and what they're gonna pick apart.