The Truth About Being an Artist and a Content Creator
(Artist + Creator) 1️⃣ “Consistency Beats Talent” “Talent opens the door. Consistency keeps you in the room.” Here's Some Game: Post something every day (even low effort) Music clip, reaction, opinion, freestyle, snippet If you miss a day → double post the next day 📌 Tip: Algorithms reward activity, not perfection. 2️⃣ Build a Face, Not Just a Song Most artists fail because nobody knows them. Teach your community: People follow faces, not files Show: Reactions Opinions Losses + wins Behind-the-scenes Let them see you before the music 🎥 Example content ideas: “Why this song flopped” “Almost quit today” “I’m 1,000 streams away from a goal” 3️⃣ Turn Everything Into Content This is BIG game. Tell them: “If it happens in your life, it’s content.” Examples: Studio session → clip it Low views → talk about it Someone doubted you → storytime Hit a milestone → celebrate publicly 📌 Content ≠ flexing only 📌 Content = documenting 4️⃣ Chase Attention First, Respect Second This one gonna hit. Tell them straight: “Attention comes before respect. Respect comes later.” Game: Use: Bold thumbnails Strong titles Controversial opinions (not dumb, just honest) If nobody clicks → nobody hears your message ⚠️ Don’t be scared to stand out ⚠️ Playing safe keeps you invisible 5️⃣ Engage Like a Fan, Not a Celebrity Your size = advantage, not weakness. Teach them: Reply to comments Pin comments Shout people out Turn fans into characters 💬 Say things like: “Comment if you want feedback” “Drop 🔥 if you watching from day one” People support who acknowledge them. 6️⃣ Numbers Don’t Lie, Feelings Do A lot of artists quit because emotions lie. Give them this rule: Low views ≠ bad content High views = study WHY Ignore opinions, study data 📊 Look at: Watch time Saves Shares Comments Repeat what works. Kill what doesn’t. 7️⃣ Make the Journey the Brand This is YOUR lane fr. Tell them: “People love the climb more than the crown.” Document: Being close to milestones Being counted out Learning as you go