Exactly
You can write and record a mixtape in a day
If you really love "the art" you don't need it to be your living
Do you SUPPORT your 30+ year old Friends/Relatives that are Aspiring Artist?
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You can write and record a mixtape in a day
If you really love "the art" you don't need it to be your living
vIdeo killed the radio star.
Most "artists" used to not get recognition until way into their 40s and 50s.
IG got yall fukking the game up. Most young artists don't know or can't do much of anything.
Most "artists" used to not get recognition until way into their 40s and 50s.
IG got yall fukking the game up. Most young artists don't know or can't do much of anything.
Dwayne_Taylor
Superstar
Whats " support" mean
I Really Mean It
Veteran
Our community is filled with haters who operate with a truly backwatds idea of what constitutes achievement and success.. You got 50 year old white dudes still playing in bands and trying to make it, playing venues at rundown bars and still receiving love, but black people look down on a brother in their 30s or 40s that's still chasing a rap dream. Don't know what the cause of it is, but too many of us think and act childishly well into adulthood. We don't have shyt, but we always want to turn our noses up to our own people and act brand new. 
Funny part is, nikkas wont support and talk shyt behind the persons back....
Sooon as that person makes it, all you hear is..
“Dont forget about the little people”
“Can I get tix to the show?”
“My rents coming up”
“i need new tires”
**laughs extra hard at every joke**
“Hey have you heard of *****? Thats my cousin!”
Fohhh wit all that fake shyt. Support or dont but keep the same energy if/when they pop off
Sooon as that person makes it, all you hear is..
“Dont forget about the little people”
“Can I get tix to the show?”
“My rents coming up”
“i need new tires”
**laughs extra hard at every joke**
“Hey have you heard of *****? Thats my cousin!”
Fohhh wit all that fake shyt. Support or dont but keep the same energy if/when they pop off
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Of course. I have a lot of musician friends. I'm gonna be working on creating a platform, to help artists of all kinds, become more successful. I'd agree that the best time to be an up and coming artist, is in your 20's, but I think it's possible to do in your 30's and beyond.
WaveCapsByOscorp™
2021 Grammy Award Winner
In my experience it’s Usually the less talented individuals that are critical of those who attempt to improve their talents.
Something to keep in mind...
That being said, being a 30+ year old artist myself currently, I’ve never had to get the support of my “close friends”. You can find out who’s actually down for you thru attempts like these because it’s the same as starting a business or being self employed with a product. If people ain’t checking for you or don’t want to support your art, it’s a bigger sign about THEM than the artist. That’s why I’ve never been the type to ask my friends for anything related to my music; I’ll make you WANT to come see me, pay to see me. And I’ll first start by making people that DONT know me from any other Tom dikk or harry
And it works too. I’ve had people, people from all over the planet, message me telling me about the band I’m in and showing love, people I’ve never seen before will tell me the music moved them so so much and made them feel alive again. I’ve had people send me gifts, do artwork of me, people I’ve never seen or talked to but they’ve seen me and “love” what I’m about.
That’s something no 9-5 can offer you. That’s an actual talent.
I find your REAL friends will support you without hesitation no matter what you do. And I’ve never had to ask. In fact, I’m more of a person that’ll do it on their own than take help.
Now all my friends look at me and say “wow, you make a living from JUST music”? And they’re amazed that I can and do, AND I get to travel, tour and enjoy life WHILE I do my art
Something to keep in mind...
That being said, being a 30+ year old artist myself currently, I’ve never had to get the support of my “close friends”. You can find out who’s actually down for you thru attempts like these because it’s the same as starting a business or being self employed with a product. If people ain’t checking for you or don’t want to support your art, it’s a bigger sign about THEM than the artist. That’s why I’ve never been the type to ask my friends for anything related to my music; I’ll make you WANT to come see me, pay to see me. And I’ll first start by making people that DONT know me from any other Tom dikk or harry
And it works too. I’ve had people, people from all over the planet, message me telling me about the band I’m in and showing love, people I’ve never seen before will tell me the music moved them so so much and made them feel alive again. I’ve had people send me gifts, do artwork of me, people I’ve never seen or talked to but they’ve seen me and “love” what I’m about.
That’s something no 9-5 can offer you. That’s an actual talent.
I find your REAL friends will support you without hesitation no matter what you do. And I’ve never had to ask. In fact, I’m more of a person that’ll do it on their own than take help.
Now all my friends look at me and say “wow, you make a living from JUST music”? And they’re amazed that I can and do, AND I get to travel, tour and enjoy life WHILE I do my art
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WaveCapsByOscorp™
2021 Grammy Award Winner
I’ve had “friends” ask me to get on the guest places I’ve played more than I’ve had “friends” just pay without hesitation to come see me.Funny part is, nikkas wont support and talk shyt behind the persons back....
Sooon as they pop off all you hear,
“Dont forget about the little people”
“Can I get tix to the show?”
“My rents coming up”
“i need new tires”
**laughs extra hard at every joke**
“Hey have you heard of *****? Thats my cousin!”
Fohhh wit all that fake shyt. Support or dont but keep the same energy if/when they pop off
That’s why I don’t bother with seeking support from people. They gonna come if you do your thing.
And, I still get paid too. That’s the funny thing about it all...
People in this country just don’t understand/respect artists. It’s just like any other business. I’m not gonna give away food from my restaurant just because we cool. AND, you shouldn’t be trying to get a free deal from me either because we’re friends.
No I really don't.....
I just believe in being honest
Because I've worked in the Music industry...
That "follow your dream" shyt can be very costly financially and time wise if you haven't created a significant buzz or become established by 28 years of age
And those people whom still wanna cheer on the 30 plus age guy are not really FRIENDS....they just love to patronize that "artist' and afraid of telling the truth in risk of offending him or her...
Their is nothing wrong with telling a grown man or woman with children to STICK TO YOUR DAY JOB or FIND SOMETHING ELSE YOUR GOOD AT....
As BIG said.....
Don't be mad UPS is hiring....
I just believe in being honest
Because I've worked in the Music industry...
That "follow your dream" shyt can be very costly financially and time wise if you haven't created a significant buzz or become established by 28 years of age
And those people whom still wanna cheer on the 30 plus age guy are not really FRIENDS....they just love to patronize that "artist' and afraid of telling the truth in risk of offending him or her...
Their is nothing wrong with telling a grown man or woman with children to STICK TO YOUR DAY JOB or FIND SOMETHING ELSE YOUR GOOD AT....
As BIG said.....
Don't be mad UPS is hiring....
I am all for someone pursuing their artistic dreams it's just that they should not be a burden while doing it, especially at 30+, there is time to work a 9-5 to pay the bills and still work on their passions, 24 hours in a day.
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Our community is filled with haters who operate with a truly backwatds idea of what constitutes achievement and success.. You got 50 year old white dudes still playing in bands and trying to make it, playing venues at rundown bars and still receiving love, but black people look down on a brother in their 30s or 40s that's still chasing a rap dream. Don't know what the cause of it is, but too many of us think and act childishly well into adulthood. We don't have shyt, but we always want to turn our noses up to our own people and act brand new.
did you dudes not see the music video that was posted in here?
listen to that song. THAT'S how most people trying to make it in the rap game sound in their 30's - outdated flow, sega genesis music production and un-mixed down vocals
also, trying to be a jazz musician, a rock star/musician, and a RAPPER are three completely different things
if you're 30 years old still doing open mics with that mid-90's flow, just keep it moving
WaveCapsByOscorp™
2021 Grammy Award Winner
First off, stop saying THATS WHAT PEOPLE ARE TRYING SOUND LIKE.did you dudes not see the music video that was posted in here?
listen to that song. THAT'S how most people trying to make it in the rap game sound in their 30's - outdated flow, sega genesis music production and un-mixed down vocals
also, trying to be a jazz musician, a rock star/musician, and a RAPPER are three completely different things
if you're 30 years old still doing open mics with that mid-90's flow, just keep it moving
You post 1 video and all of a sudden, everyone trying to get into music is just as crappy?
I’m around enough people/artists to know what people are trying to sound like and it’s not always the same thing either...