Many people ask me what itβs like being an independent artist in a monopolized industry. I have been subjected to de-prioritization when competing with major label artists in an ecosystem that is rewarded by payola.
We live in a world of conformity and when somebody like myself goes against the grain to try to do something different, I am met with non-stop gatekeeping.
I once had a song climb in the alternative radio space and it was taken out exclusively because major record labels had bought placement.
A large chunk of contemporary artists today are faking and buying streams to hyper inflate the perception and facade to be accepted by a grander audience. The issue is these artists donβt even know itβs happening, the label just does it.
This is not me complaining. Iβm incredibly blessed to be in the position I am in, and thank you to those who enjoy my music.
I know it may be discouraging for independent artists starting off, but please make art because you love the craft. The success will follow and disregard all the bullshit and noise that you may encounter on the way.
Keep your head down, support other artists, build a world and community of people that you believe in and believe in you.
Tonight all these lives converge here
The mosaics of laughter and cocktails of tears
Where fraternal souls sing identical things
And itβs beautiful
Itβs rapturous.
It is frightening.
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I canβt tell you how proud I am to share this with you, an album that just feels so right. A forever thank you goes out to my mentors and friends Max and Shellback for helping me paint this self portrait.
If you thought the big show was wild, perhaps you should come and take a look behind the curtain...
The Life of a Showgirl is out now.
https://t.co/VetltwlcoJ
Album Producers: Max Martin, Shellback and Taylor Swift
πΈ: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
I cannot thank everyone enough for all the love & support Iβve received throughout this journey! It means the world to know people around THE GLOBE π€― is listening & enjoying my music! THANK YOU! β€οΈβπ₯β€οΈβπ₯β€οΈβπ₯
8 years ago on my 21st birthday I released my debut single, Wallflower. 4 years later after vocal lessons & discovering my sound, [V2] was released π»
Insane to think Iβve been a recording artist for 8 YEARS!
Happy 8 years Wallflower!
Hereβs to 29 & many more years of music! β€οΈβπ₯
And, baby, thatβs show business for you. New album The Life of a Showgirl. Out October 3Β β€οΈβπ₯
https://t.co/rIaG2Ezo7Z
Album Producers: Max Martin, Shellback and Taylor Swift
πΈ: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott