Well, trust me when I tell you that you are not alone. Today's rap scene has to be one of the most over-saturated areas of entertainment ever. The barrier to entry is low, the rewards of success are high, and, at least right now, it's "cool."Unfortunately, like the sports and the lottery, just entering the scene doesn't guarantee you any success. In fact, many acts with true talent never see the light of day or get the recognition they deserve.
I've started this blog to share my experience, trials, tribulations, and triumphs dealing with this thing called the "rap game." Starting back in 2002, I've been writing, recording, mixing, beat-making, producing, and doing whatever it takes to put out what I find to be great music. During that time I've learned quite a few lessons that I'd like to share, with hopes that people can learn from my successes and avoid my pitfalls. Like giving advice to a younger sibling, I fully expect most of it to go unheeded; at the end of the day, people tend to really only learn by going through things themselves. But, hey, I can try.
Most posts on this blog will target the independent rapper, as that's what my experience is in. While I can speak on what it takes to become a successful pop or mainstream artist, I can't back that up with experience, so I won't focus much on it. But I will discuss it, as it's an obvious part of becoming a rapper.
Here's hoping you enjoy the ride!
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