Pitbull says music business is "90 percent business, 10 percent talent"

Some people believe in the popular adage that with most things in life it’s who you know. Well,

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Some people believe in the popular adage that with most things in life it’s who you know. Well, when it comes to the music business, hit-maker Pitbull says that it’s “90 percent business, 10 percent talent.” The Miami artist today revealed his opinion during a Q&A at the Billboard Latin Music Conference, where he then went on to say, “There’s no genius to what I do. I keep it simple, stupid — K.I.S.S.” Much of what molded this conviction was his tribulations between himself and his previous record label. To check out the sit-down in its entirety, head on over to Billboard. Do you feel there is any truth to what Pitbull is saying?

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