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a16z Cast

05/28/25

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The audience is best served when they receive the real version of the artist, rather than a watered-down version to please others.

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Rick Rubin: Vibe Coding is the Punk Rock of Software

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Rick Rubin: Vibe Coding is the Punk Rock of Software

05/28/25

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a16z Cast

05/28/25

@ a16z

The best work comes when artists are true to themselves, and the audience will resonate with that authenticity.

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a16z Cast

05/28/25

@ a16z

The best artists are those who stay true to themselves, as their authenticity resonates with the audience.

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a16z Cast

05/28/25

@ a16z

If you compromise your true self to cater to what you think the audience wants, it often leads to failure.

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Stephen Goss

09/22/19

@ tonebase Guitar

I dislike the idea of a definitive performance; every musician brings their own interpretation, which is valuable.

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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

When music is overly polished by the industry, it can strip away the raw power and uniqueness of the artist, resulting in a soulless product.

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a16z Cast

05/28/25

@ a16z

The relationship between art and audience is complex; while artists should be true to themselves, they also need to connect with their audience.

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Xavier Jara

10/14/18

@ tonebase Guitar

I think it's essential to focus on the emotional impact of music rather than just technical perfection, as true artistry comes from conveying feelings.

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a16z Cast

05/28/25

@ a16z

The best artists create from their own experiences and emotions, which allows them to connect deeply with their audience.

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Oliver Anthony

05/19/25

@ Lex Fridman

Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons says that to perform a song authentically, you have to truly feel it, not just fake it.