In the wake of the drama between Seun Kuti and Wizkid, Nigerian singer Jaywon has addressed young artists.
In an Instagram post, he noted how many young artists think music is only about numbers. He noted that most of them think having better streams, a strong PR machine, and money to throw around makes them the best artists.
Jaywon educated them that music is about impact, changing minds and touching souls.
“The problem with a lot of you youngins and small minds is thinking music is only about numbers.
You believe that because you’ve got streams, recognition, a strong PR machine, and money to throw around.
That automatically makes you the best artist in the best artist in the world, Lol.
Music isn’t about numbers. It’s about impact, changing minds and touching souls.
That’s why Legends like Bob Marley and Fela still matter.
Their music is forever”.
Similarly, Burna Boy had sent a message to upcoming artists, telling them not to let Twitter polls and social media fans deceive them, as they won’t fill any stadium for them in any part of the world. He stated that one’s song being number one on any streaming platform in Nigeria isn’t something to celebrate. Burna admonished them to aim higher or do business on the other side.
Spyro had sent a message to upcoming artists. He educated them that signing with the biggest label or artiste in the world doesn’t guarantee their success. He explained that if one already carries a failure mentality that everything must be done for them, the label would only amplify them to be a massive failure. Spyro made it known that one’s talent without diligence and hard work will fail one, as he admonished them to stop building castles in the air.
MAVINS founder and music executive Don Jazzy had sent an important message to upcoming artists, as he shared how he got to sign Ayra Starr, Boyspyce and Bayanni. He revealed that he was the one who reached out to the fast-rising singers, as he advised artists to show themselves on social media.
Singer Buju revealed some facts about some singers who wait until they get signed to a record label before they start to make money. With examples, he revealed that getting signed to a record label is not the only way that people can make money.