It is a must that I retract back to my cocoon and find solace in my deprivation and I pray that during this time of isolation, that I may transform and blossom into a beautiful yet unforeseen creation.
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Most Headlining artist don't know it's happening. Some know and are ok with it because they benefit from it monetarily. I used to hate it but, if you're really talented and a great performer, It could be beneficial. it's an easy way to infiltrate and gain a new fan base. It's ONLY worthwhile if you're REALLY good.
D'Angelo on Kendrick Lamar: "There’s only a chosen couple of people. I think it just takes one little snowflake to start a snowball to go down the hill. My contribution and say, Kendrick Lamar’s and some chosen others’ start the snowball. That’s all I can hope for"
You can have the biggest marketing budget, all the DSP support, all the radio play, the best PR, the best agents, and it still won't connect. It'll work for a lil bit, but it'll eventually fade.
I've only gotten bigger and bigger every year. Because it's real. Real people showing up in real life. I've done shows in the same cities within months apart and people show up every time. New and old. It's bigger than the music. I have LIFETIME supporters.