With Sumthin Else Music Works, I wanted to spread the love and give newcomers a chance to make it because something that really helped me were all the people who had given me an opportunity when I was putting my career together.
Meaning of the quote
Nile Rodgers, an American musician, created Sumthin Else Music Works to help new artists succeed. He knows how important it is to get opportunities when starting a career, so he wanted to give that same chance to others. Rodgers believes in supporting and encouraging newcomers in the music industry.
About Nile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers is a legendary musician, songwriter, and producer who has created hits for himself and many other artists. As the co-founder of the band Chic, he’s sold over 500 million albums and 75 million singles worldwide, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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