We've had so much new music come out of the midwest and there's been many problems with staying on "your rocker" as an artist. "Your rocker" means on top, consistency with having something to bounce back to the public after your highlight. For example, everyone knows the song, "FeFe on the Block" by Stunt Taylor. I've met him one on one before his career popped off and numerous times after the hit single's success. He's been the same, humble guy with a positive attitude and he knows his lane. This is good. Anyway, my point is the hit single, "FeFe on the Block" was promoted months before the song populated and circled the city (Chicago). Along with when the bopping dance populated, it all created a new wave. Once it was the hottest song in the city, Stunt watered his buzz by riding out the wave of his hit single for too long. This is not beneficial for any new hits the artist has to offer especially if the song is whack. He released another single, "Flee Amigo" just months after the single went viral.
The message is, if you're an artist always be prepared for the music business. It's not all about chains, money, labels etc. It's about your relevance as an artist. No matter how long it takes for you to put your material together, don't rush. Just make sure that everything you're doing is somewhat relevant to what you do. This is 80% of why I haven't released any music because I'm preparing my listeners/fans for a journey folks. I want my music to be the reason you're motivated.
Stunt Taylor's FeFe on the Block:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8bou5E_NGk
Stunt Taylor's Flee Amigo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxoFSGy0kx0
It really is something to think about. I have watched a few artist not take advantage of a great position and it saddens me. When you see a opportunity you have to be willing and ready to take it.
ReplyDeleteWhat is he doing now? Does he have anything on the horizon that you know of?
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