Why Music Probably Won't Work Out For You | TRIGGER WARNING!
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- Most people don't actually want to do music as a career. They say they do. They like how it sounds when they tell people, but at the end of the day they're wasting their time. Am I being negative? Not at all. I'm being honest based on what I've personally seen over the past 15 years. The content that I make isn't for everyone as you probably know, but an email that I received recently pushed me over the edge and I couldn't bite my tongue anymore. I wasn't sure I would actually share this video publicly, but I feel I need to.
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Also, once you get up a bit you’ll realize most people who want to “help” you really just want to capitalize off of what you’ve built. Being independent is HARD but it really is worth it if you’re able to turn it into a real business. Keep going y’all. Took me 5 years to hit 1k monthly. Took me 1.5 after that to hit 200k monthly
Ayyyy thanks for stopping by bro!
This is crazy inspirationbal... I have been releasing on Spotify for 2 years but making music for 4 and a half. I hit my first 3k monthly this month and aiming for the 100k monthly next year. It's nice to see someone a few steps ahead!
Well done mate, that's real persistence & it's paid off. I just keep moving forward no matter what & while I find success comes easily when I've built momentum, it inevitably plateaus when I take necessary breaks. It can take months to build again.
I heard somewhere "It's not about getting from point 1 to 2 - its better to drive hard for 1.5, then whatever happens next, your momentum alone will get you to 2" (it loses a bit removed from its original context, basically talking about 'tipping points'). It's not saying 2 isn't where you're aiming for or that you should set your goals low. The takeaway for me was focus on being able to keep the ground you make, take time to consolidate if necessary before you start the next stage if the "climb." A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. But then you've got to repeat that step, your stride will never get longer - you've just got to keep going forward by that increment, but even if it's only a half-stride, you're still closer to your goal. So make twice as many of those, if necessary, just never, ever, sit down & stop & then complain you never got to the City paved with Gold.
Apologies for the Mixed Metaphor 😂 I enjoy writing too much!
This is really inspirational, thanks for sharing! Good luck and all the best on your journey!
Motivation!!!!!!!!!! 💪🏾
If you're one of the few who is determined to make it happen with your music LET THE WORLD KNOW in the comments!
Dude fantastic video. I’ve been watching you for a while but this one really hit at home. I know it’s a slow growth but I’ve been doing it since 2018 (more so seriously in 2020) and now things are starting to pickup for me. I stand by your guidance. Thank you for doing what you do, and keep it up!
You have to take responsibilities for your own business I mean your career nobody is gonna take you to the next step of your career
I WILL BE at the MET one day!!! MARK 👏🏽 MY 👏🏽 WORDS
I did!!!! and say this shit is amazing!!! I pitched to Spotify and landed on a ONE playlist, and numbers went up!!! all the way around!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELFS!!!!! ITS REAL!!!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ADAM IVY!!!!!!!!!!!I OPE A LOT OF U GUYS AND GIRLS ARE PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT HE SAYS. WHEN MY EXPOSURE BECOMES KNOWN ILL COME BACK AND DO A FEATURE STRATEGY VIDEO WITH HI IF HE APPROVES.......
I needed this message too. Despite those who are not willing to take accountability for their lack of production, assess their own weaknesses and work on it, this is a great message. This is a much needed reality check.
Yeah it’s all about marketing the music
I must confess that, initially, I was so... "exasperated" I guess is the best word; that I didn't really see your perspective. This Vid is right to have a "Trigger ⚠️ Warning " because I'm STILL thinking about it days later.
Now I see where you're coming from; & you're absolutely right. I would, I still do, seek out those who would give me honest feedback - when people told me what I DIDN'T want to hear, that's when I LISTEN MOST INTENTLY.
I suffer from Imposter Syndrome (prob from my Sports background, sportspeople being the most affected profession) so it's really hard for me to accept success.
People want short-cuts & it doesn't work that way - you've got to get the fundamentals right, your Art needs to be DECENT, preferably Good, but not Perfect. In fact anecdotally I've noticed listeners actually like work I consider seriously flawed more than that which is technically closer to perfect.
But people like 🤡 just want to watch videos that are gonna deliver the "cheat codes" & Adam makes it clear - he's pulling back a curtain to give us a look at what WE need to do, NOT giving us The One True Recipe for success. He's giving us the Potatoes, we bring the Meat & we gotta source & chop the salad, right?
Peace mate; good luck in your endeavors (& we can make our own luck, right?) ✌🇳🇿
This is like the exact opposite conversation i have with my Dad. He always says "someone is going to discover you." And I'm like nope. I'll do it myself.
For the first time in my life, it’s finally clicked that becoming the person I wanna be starts with doing the things that the person I wanna be would do. Such a simply concept, but one that I’ve subconsciously ignored for years while I waited around for some mysterious force to come and change my habits over night. I have drive, I have motivation, I have passion, I’ve just never channeled those things into actions that’ll actually help my career. Today that stops.
This morning I released a new song. Although progress is visible, I still felt bad coz it was as if growth was too small. I yelled out, "this is hard! I'm tired!”. It's funny because it was around the same time I got the notification for this video. I really needed to hear this. Been looking for the easy way for a while. I still need to put in the work. Music marketing is hard, but so is everything else.
It also helps alot to be active on youtube! Comment on peoples videos. Not begging for views but atleast show some attention and care. I struggle the same but I got a positive spirit and keep on posting regardless! Lots of love from The Netherlands! And you gained +1 sub atleast! ;) - Support True hiphop 🔥 - Noordstradamus 👀🎧
You know what they say. If it were easy everyone would be doing it. You gotta find the right things for you. Keep pushing!
I love this channel because Adam will unapologetically say fuck your dreams if they are just only going to be dreams. Give those dreams a dose of reality and go live your best life. Keep moving forward and shine on.
No one is coming to save you! Adam is giving the keys but you have to make the masterpiece.
Honestly I love the marketing side of music...its a deep dive into human psychology and I love seeing what you Adam, and your team put out because it gives me a background into the psychology of how to make my product appealing to potential consumers
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Absolutely, mate. I enjoy making music but at the end of the day you gotta get it out there. But here's a bit of psychology for you. Because I have been getting much higher numbers than guys who were more advanced & experienced in music than me, I got Imposter Syndrome. I started to second guess my production because my organic self promo, a big part of which is Adam's Social Media tactics (I apply them to different platforms, but that just proves they work even more).
Eventually I realized that out of all my engagements & comments, plus private conversation & DMs, I'd not had one negative comment & many folks talking in superlatives. That snapped me out of it.
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You right you have to market the music correctly man,or else people not going to play it at all.
@@joshuaB.Nicholas They have to know it's out there
@@fletcherdaniel2133 Yes, I've found the more you put out there, the more chance you have of keeping people engaged. I think there's a "Debut Release Syndrome" out there; Indie Artists can't expect to really make a splash with their 1st Release.
I'm lining up my Prods to Release as Singles, each spaced (timed) to fall like dominos, keeping momentum. At the end of each run I can gather them together & promote them as an "Album," giving me another shot.
Bet often, bet small. I don't gamble but if I were to, I know in Blackjack it's all about time at the table. Releasing an Album is "All In."
For some time this channel has been becoming stranger to me in time because of me trying to show other people "oh hey look, this guy knows what he's saying and he's saying exactly what I'm saying so that means I'm on the right path" UNTIL they would stop me and say "Don't believe this guy, he's just trying to sell something". What you said about this channel being for the small percent of people who actually wanna go ALL IN is absolutely true and that's why now I know I'M SUPPOSED TO BE THE ONLY ONE WATCHING IT! Thank you for what you're doing and thank you for this video. Much Love🤘🏽❤️
Love your no bullshit point of views, thanks for helping the small artists with your advice. Not many big artists would give us the time of day.
Totally right! I appreciate that kind of honesty, it just hurt to the people who is out of the good mindset
“I’m trying to pitch help…” what a good line brodie
Great stuff, Adam; as you were talking I looked over at my keyboards and thought, "I may not be Bobo in the email, but I have been like Bobo by not being consistent. I can make excuses like, well, I have to concentrate on finishing my master's degree (1 year from being done), but the truth is, on the weekends I have time...so, Adam, I no longer want to make excuses. Only I can change me, no one else. Thanks for the gut check.
Thank you Adam, true and honest message, start with believing in yourself...my 90 year old dad, recently retired, got me involved in his start up online retail business...his mindset is an reflection of what you are saying. He believes in himself, fuck everyone else, he's an inspiration. I just got my 142nd follower in insta, started late March 2022. Slowly but surely, organic growth, belief. Keep guiding us my man!
Only the strong survive in this business. Whether this stays a hobby or becomes a career is up to you. Never stop working as hard as you can. I may just be a small yt rapper now, but in a years time who knows where I’ll be. Put in the work now to enjoy the fruits of your labor later!
I'm finally on the consistency factor, and I'm currently working on the confidence talking to a camera part. I've done a lot for myself for just starting in 2021. This self-motivation is everything. Adam, you're the real deal, and everything you say here is exactly what's helped me grow
Surpass your limits man, you can do it🥂
My main motto is never give up and always think about what you do for your dream and what happens if I gave up.
You speak with passion, I feel everything you saying ❤
This damned channel is complete GOLD. I’ve learned all the things I implemented that worked; from this channel and Heate…
Thank you for being straight forward my guy!
I've been watching a lot of your videos and they have been really helpful in making me feel the weight of dedicating full time to making music.
Releasing my first song as a small time guy has been tough on my ego because you always hope your song will break through and get a million views, but the truth is I'm lucky my song got 100 views with my size.
Still have a lot to work on, but every one of your videos motivates me to keep up it not harder, but smarter :)
I appreciate all of the value you create and share for free. I'm currently working and investing time learning and applying what I learn to really be part of of the business.
Your channel is gold and your conviction is inspiring. I was considering to follow other path, but you made me conscious about knowing the path wasn't the problem, but my character, and I thank you for that.
Don't let these clowns make you quit sharing your valuable content, some of us can take the truth boldly and you are good at that.
If you get upset with Adam’s real talk it means you are not predisposed for this career… it’s not a easy path you need to do a lot of sacrifices in order to make just little steps and maybe you will actually make it! Thanks for the real talk!
Thankyou so much for helping all us people , I nearly left my music dream because I never saw my self moving but I am working on my self and I believe in me , working on everything on my life to make this dream my reality , I want to bring the old 2002 R&B music back and always wanted to and will ! Thankyou so much for your reality check and reall truth about the music industry , I am now 20 and I know everyone is different and takes people different amount of times so I won’t say I’ll get there 25-30 I’ll just get there , give people the more meaningful music about important meaningful things we deserve .
I really needed to watch this! I’ve personally always had the mindset to do everything with maximum effort. Been building my team for a few years now trying to accomplish things most people would find difficult. Sometimes it gets though and it gets really hard especially when self doubt creeps in. Thats the point where we decide to keep going or give up! We have to find ways to keep building on our momentum to essentially create out own brand. Thanks again Adam for reminding me what it takes to become successful in this industry!
I really value your input and transparency here man. Absorbing like a sponge.
I LOVE your videos. So much love and energy goes into them and your stream of consciousness is so powerful I can feel it. I’m so grateful for all your hard work and I look forward to taking your master class.🙏🏼💗🥰thanks Adam & Team.
You are so welcome
Before I started pursuing my passion towards music I didn't know who I wanted to be. Everyday I asked myself Who do you want to be? I was searching for years, I was searching that passion, that fire within me. I didn't have any self-confidence when I started this I wanted to quit. The love and support I was receiving stopped that from happening. Everyday people was telling me to keep going. They gave me so motivation to the point where I didn't want to stop. Thank god I'm in a college that teaches this material including the teachers that actually care about this. The college even helped me with financial problems and the money that I received I used it on music. Im the main character in my journey I'll take full responsibility on a dream that I want to receive. Also Thank You Adam for your content that helped me on this journey. Much Love Brother ❤
Damn, so happy for you man... This man is a legend
@@jazz4362 100% percent this man is the goat 🙌
i WILL make my way in the MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!💿🎤🎫
I’m so grateful that I found your Chanel🔥❤️🔥 your content is the best. More blessings to come🙏🏻
Its unbelievable but i can believe someone sent him that email 😭😭😭😭
Adam you are an absolute legend! Respect for all your work and the energy you give to people! 🙌
Straight honest talk…I love it and need it! Thanks SO much Adam! I’m working hard every day to grow my Feel Good Original Music Channel. Consistency, hard work and loving intentionally with focus on my goal.
Very inspiring and just the push I need. I just hit 30 this year and I told myself, I gotta do something about my music. I'm essentially at the point getting people to get to know me then later on introduce my music (which will be out this year). No more excuses and whatnot. I gotta do it or I'm not going anywhere. Thank you for your reality punch - We, I needed that. Like I said in another comment, thank you so much for your lessons. When I've got the budget and more time, I definitely will take your masterclasses.
The fact that this video has significantly less views, just shows how that 90% of the people refuse to click on what might be the truth they have to face.
Consistency and HARD work is the answer. There’s no magic potion. Six times is nothing !!!! Hard work, consistency and determination will outwork talent all day! A manager won’t change anything. You have to be willing to work and implement or nothing will change.
I agree with this and would also like to add adaptability .
Working hard and consistent and doing the wrong this will get you know where . Artists should be attentive to what is and isn’t working and be willing to make educated , decisions where changes/approaches/methods need to be made .
I agree. Purposeful and deliberate practice are pretty useful for improving one's composition and marketing skills, and that kind of practice requires effort, consistency and creativity.
Thank you so much Adam!!
People need to hear this including myself
My favorite video of yours so far. Authentic and honest. all I could ever ask for from a stranger.
HEY YOU… YES YOU
Everything you need will come to you at the perfect time whatever your passionate about keep going
DONT STOP TILL YOU MAKE IT
man you actually helped us with your rudeness thanks for the push
I need to show this to a lot of my friends and collegues who are up and coming aritsts because I echo these sentiments all the time, and its exactly like how you said, in one ear and out the other lol.
I feel as if a lot of people who are trying to break into the industry nowadays think its easy money, so of course theyre frustrated when they don't blow up after "trying" for 2 months with no real results 😂
This is a marathon, not a race, and nobody is entitled to success. Sometimes, even if you work your ass off, you still might not make it, but you gotta understand that going into it.
Anyways, appreciate the content Adam. You've helped me in ways you wouldn't believe!
A definite wake up call for me. Really needed this. Thank you.
sheesh my boy burned down the studio with this one. spitting facts
Hey Adam, I get it, Brother, I spent years trying to teach my fellow musicians how to market themselves. It was horrible. no one was willing to put in the work. No one was willing to learn the new skills. I felt like I was bashing my head against a wall. I still feel like I could help but you con only lead a horse to water.
yeaaaaa! amazing content adam!
Holy hell, inspiration galore. Man Adam I really appreciate you. Your content always gives me a fresh perspective and keeps me in check.
I appreciate that!
Wassup world, all im gon say is you gon hear my name in a couple o years. I've been working hard refining my production skills and lyricism for a year. and ive decided to start working on my album now that I've finally gained the skills. i got this, I can show everyone. I'm a 14yr old kid in a shitty country, in a poor family and I got adhd this my last resort and I'm fully committed we gon be alright.
Been watching your videos for a while now and def feel like you bring a lot of value! Thank you for all u do to help us serious artist 🙏💪
You are so welcome!
Man I just graduated today and as I was sitting really nervous about getting up on stage and grabbing my diploma took a deep breath all of it went away because my path is clear my vision I can see vividly there's no way I'm just going to be lazy here's a quote from one of my favorite artists
You don't want the reason why this music shit don't work is because of a lack of effort -J COLE
a little message from me
If you going into this music stuff because you believe that it will finally make you happy understand happiness comes from within. No matter how much fame you have, how much money you have, that pain won't go away until the memories you've gathered are the ones that you want and you make peace with your self and until you're pushing forward towards your dreams for you. there's a lot of money to be made in the music industry but you can make more money in other fields I don't think going into this for the money is a good idea I love the art I love creating and I have something to say. Why are you in it unless you willing to die for it
I don't think i blinked one time during this video. This hit hard geeez
💜 Thanks for sharing this Adam! I like the authenticity and you are 100% right! You are sharing things that people don’t like to talk about and it’s the truth! actually you are helping more than you know. ✨
You are so welcome
Well said, Adam. Thank you for saying what needs to be said.
Also thank you adam. I keep seeing people say music shouldn’t feel like work and it’s aggravating like yes this is super fun at times but if you aren’t overcoming hurdles with this there is no way. Like this is not always fun and games idc who you are
Great motivation! I will make it happen, thanks Adam.
I find your videos incredibly helpful. I hope you continue to be very successful, and I hope you do not have to waste too much more of your valuable energy on people like this. I can fully imagine why this triggers you, just make sure you look after yourself. Take care bro
Glad you like them!
This is so true , I've watched this guys videos for ages and I keep going back to old videos and repeating the steps as they work
Well said!
Thank you, Adam.
Love how real you are, thanks Adam🤘
Always!
Preach !!!!!!! Real talk bro. Thanks for your time!
Keep the truth coming!
You bet!
I’ve been posting to Instagram consistently since January, and today was the first day that I gained 22 new followers in one day. That’s about half the amount of followers I gained over 6 months, in one single day. It takes time to grow. Thank you for sharing your advice and guidance, it has really helped me out a lot.
Nice work!
I've had conversations with other artists who feel the music/entertainment industry is dishonest to which I always counter that it's one of the most honest industries today. Where else can we experience so much rejection and still succeed by taking ownership of our own careers?
To put it in perspective, in Major League Baseball, a team will tell you when you can't play on their team anymore. They may send you to another team or cut you directly, and if enough teams DON'T want you playing for or against them, you're out the show completely! Sure, you can play overseas in different countries, but eventually father time will catch up with your abilities and you're out the game one way or another.
Conversely in music and entertainment, when we are rejected, it is an enormous reflection of how life generally operates. Life is full of rejection much like any other industry, which makes acceptance all the more valuable when it surfaces, and in this field there is absolutely little to no capacity for success. We all have the potential to yield as much of the accolades as we all fancy, and no one but ourselves can tell us otherwise!
You will never understand how much I needed this verbal a$$ kicking. I fully accept that it’s my fault I’m not at my full potential. But I also know that it will be up to me whether or not I see it.
this is one of my favorite videos ever, thank you!
Thank you for this! Spot on!
I appreciate you immensely.
The biggest mistake is people thinking they are bigger than their own local scene when they start. It’s like the bunny hill on a ski slope, seems childish but if you can’t master that you’ll wipeout on the big slopes. Start small, build huge! Great content I love your videos man, keep up the great work!
MAN! Always love your videos amd how real you keep it!
Always!
Love you, dude! Thanks for doing the things you do, mate!!!
I appreciate that!
Woah! But I get it. Love your passion!
Yep many want someone to work on their life harder than them!
Thanks for the advice
I recommend your videos to all of our artists. Those that listen truly stand apart from the rest! Keep up the amazing work!
I appreciate that!
Love this!!! Adam is definitely gang gang!
My homie did your 20 days of focus challenge and put out a really good EP in my opinion. He gave you a shout out and I think it'd be really dope if you ever had the chance to hear it. Always appreciate your content. Very straightforward and what people need to hear.
🎯🎯 again SPOT ON!!
I’m READY!!!!!!!!!! 😤
This one of the realest videos ever Adam, I like how you didnt sugarcoat anything
Dam Adam! They got you Fucked up! They clearly aren't listening to the Gems you give us all the time! Thanks for everything you do for us on the Grind!! Keep Going y'all!!
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. TANK YOU!!! I needed to hear this.
You are so welcome!
It happens to me all the time to. I feel you, friend.
My music will tell my story
Appreciate your wisdom Adam
thanks Adam for all the information you share for free on you-tube, it has really been inspiring and helpful in my career :)
My pleasure!
See you next album!
See you at the top!
Shout out to all my independent artists that are out there doing it bye there self keep being great my friend✊🏽🙌🏽
Facts it’s so hard tho
Yeah it is but the goal is to keep grinding until you reach your dreams #dreambig 🙌🏽✊🏽
Dope video sir
After one video I subscribed immediately, you helped me man💜
So true, and well said.
😂😂 that email. It’s no excuses bro. Find your own path ong! (As I type this Adam says take accountability lol)
your frustration is very reasonable.... very
I’m simply gonna say THANK TOU ❤
everytime im lost with music this goat just be comin out with the shit i really need to hear shoutout to fuckin adam!!!
you always the realest
No trigger here. Thanks coach !
I am determined to make it work for sure it hasn't been easy, but I am ready to change it!
LMFAO. The censored intro had me crying.
I’m determined !
I love that you speak facts 🔥