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EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Jimyking(m): 2:38am On Sep 17, 2015 |
I am not writing this article to discourage anyone about taking music as a career, but I am writing this article to enlighten those who have already taken the step of determination and perseverance to be the next Wizkid or 2face. The road to stardom is not a smooth ride. I’m sure every music star can attest to this. Every child nowadays no longer wants to be a doctor, a lawyer or even an astronaut. Music has become every child’s dream and due to this recent trend there has been an increase of school drop outs. The education system is dwindling and not up to 5% actually make it to stardom. Lets’ transport our minds back to the good old days of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, When we had great musicians like Ebenezer Obey, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Orlando Owoh, King Sunny Ade, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Majek Fashek, Bobby Benson and a host of other great talented musicians. Music back then was not congested; there were only a few spirited and talented ones who were able to pursue their dreams. Education was key then and those who wanted to become a musician started as an apprentice under a well-known artiste or band. These musicians where well tutored because they performed and played with live bands making them a complete musician. The few who ventured into music in those days made it big and where recognised across the shores of the country. These artiste where courageous and most of them are recognised as legends today. How many of our artiste today in the next 20 years can be categorized as a legend that impacted in the lives of people. If you ask me I would say very few can fit into that shoe. This goes out to every artiste out there who because were choristers in their churches feel music is the right path to take. It becomes a cliché to hear an artiste these days during interviews saying that they have always been a musician right from the age of 12 singing in their church or school. Being a good chorister does not make you a professional musician. Also having a very good voice does not make you a musician. Taking music as a profession involves more than just knowing how to sing or a having a good voice. There is what we call the total package and only very few Nigerian artistes have it. There are some musicians who need to leave music alone and go back to wearing robes and singing on the altar. Music as a profession is not meant for all. It’s not far-fetched why we have a lot of upcoming artiste who would never make it past going to free shows and submitting their records to deejays and still won’t be known maybe just their streets and neighbourhood. The answer is right in front of them. Every up and coming wants to be Wizkid or sound like Wizkid. There can be only one Wizkid, another is just a counterfeit. Upcoming artiste should learn to be creative in their lyrics, appearance, performance and should have an identity of their own. From my observation I have come to realise that in years that pass by, we only get to see not more than 3 upcoming artistes who manage to cross from obscurity to fame. Music is not a do or die affair, neither is it a game of chess. Many go into music as their only way out to poverty or joblessness. But whether you want to venture into music as a career I employ you to first complete your education so that you’ll have a backup plan should in case you later realise that music is not your calling and you have already exhausted all your resources and time. Your certificate can still bail you out and if you are lucky you might still get a good job to finance your music career if you still haven’t given up on becoming a musician. I rest my case with this closing remark; one man’s meat is another man’s poison. Because your friend or brother has made it big in music doesn’t mean you can also make it big. Find your calling and leave music alone to the professionals and gifted ones. Music is not meant for all. Article written by Jimmy King Read more: http://gaspromotionsng.com/music-is-not-for-all/ 20 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Nobody: 6:46am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Nice!!! Cc B-red, shina rambo, small doctor, and the rest As for me, I got to change the rap game in nigeria! Watch out for Karo BTW FTC 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by jeeqaa7(m): 7:22am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Truth 2 Likes |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by j4sure(m): 7:22am On Sep 17, 2015 |
still reading |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Ologogoro: 7:23am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Anyhow, but the sky is wide enough for all birds to fly without disturbing each other. And in Nigeria you don't even need sensible songs to make both sensible and mad money. 9 Likes |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by bufness(m): 7:23am On Sep 17, 2015 |
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Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Wazzaowner(m): 7:23am On Sep 17, 2015 |
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Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by mznuez(f): 7:23am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Tell them!they don't know nofin. ![]() 1 Like |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by free2ryhme: 7:24am On Sep 17, 2015 |
make una ask wizkid wetin be his genre of music 2 Likes |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by free2ryhme: 7:24am On Sep 17, 2015 |
hope Burna boy, Tontoh Dike, Dbanj, Kswitch etc are listening ooo 3 Likes |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Neduzze5(m): 7:24am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Preach the Gospel broda man!! Some people just come on stage and start singing rubbish!! |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Blanc8(m): 7:25am On Sep 17, 2015 |
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Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Holuwakemmy16(f): 7:25am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Nice write up |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Kreamie(m): 7:25am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Z |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by trigar12(m): 7:25am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Music is not for all. People just think abt the money, I go blow one day mentality. You see them smoking cigarettes and cannabis to get inspiration, buh yet they are not good enough. Me too dey get beleive say I sabi sing, if I get my mojo right I ll try my hands on music buh if I notice the song I composed is not soothing to my hears. I go stop kiakia. God bless our hustle By the way where can I download Nigeria music instrumentals 2 Likes |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by simplemach(m): 7:25am On Sep 17, 2015 |
leave them make all of them sing na, make we know who go listen to the other person own. 2 Likes |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Nobody: 7:25am On Sep 17, 2015 |
True that. But by God's grace, I'm Africa's next hitmaker. Keep your ears open, and your eyes peeled. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Fernandowski(m): 7:25am On Sep 17, 2015 |
#teamamericanmusic #wizkhalifa 2 Likes |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by yuzjet(m): 7:25am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Why's OP getting confused with 'Where' and 'Were' ![]() Points spotted on though. |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by adonbilivit: 7:26am On Sep 17, 2015 |
o.p that's wullop! |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Nobody: 7:26am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Ok |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by butanepro(m): 7:26am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Great |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by pontirock(m): 7:26am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Gat nothing to say 1 Like
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Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by ambient: 7:27am On Sep 17, 2015 |
i dont listen to nigerian music it gives me headache..... 4 Likes |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Albert0011(m): 7:29am On Sep 17, 2015 |
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Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by okeyximo(m): 7:29am On Sep 17, 2015 |
dropping my album soonest |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by Pavore9: 7:30am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Na by force for some! ![]() |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by okooloyun1(m): 7:30am On Sep 17, 2015 |
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Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by funmilade4real(m): 7:30am On Sep 17, 2015 |
Yes ke Tarsh |
Re: EDITORIAL: Music Is Not For All by kelvinatkins(m): 7:30am On Sep 17, 2015 |
I tire o 1 Like |
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