Reid refuses to let prospective superstar artists leave meetings without signing
L.A. Reid · Music Mogul: L.A. Reid · Nov 7, 2016 · at 25:46
Music executive L.A. Reid explains his aggressive talent-signing rule at Island Def Jam to Guy Raz.
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“Yeah, I don't let people leave. If I think you're gonna be a big star, I don't let you leave, you know. Sometimes people insist, hey, can I think about this? You know, and then the answer is usually no, you can't, you need to do it right now, because the minute you walk out my door, and other record executives know that you're talking to me, and I'm gonna sign you will have 10 offers at your door the next day, so I can't risk that.”
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