the right people instead of just more people.. >>>>

The music industry and the music business are two different things. Plenty of artists thrive without a label. But if you don't understand royalties and rights, nothing else matters.

Music is about human connection. The connection between the artist and the listener. The connection between fans of the same artist. A connection made between random strangers soundtracked by the same song. AI can generate songs. It can’t generate that bond.

MUSIC INDUSTRY PRO TIP – Nobody owes you a response. Nobody owes you an opportunity. Nobody owes you a shot. That sounds harsh but it's actually really freeing. Once you stop expecting and start creating your own motion, everything changes.

Anybody can be a publicist or booking agent when the artist is already smoking hot, when people are already informed and demand is there. But were you pitching when nobody gave a fuck? That’s the real work. And I love the teams who’s down for the real ride.

I like people who find a way, cause it’s always a way.

Creativity is a spiritual experience

Artists: Don’t sign a record deal without a release commitment clause. This forces the label to release your album within a specific period of time after you turn it in. Without the clause, they can shelve the album forever. But with it, you’ll have the option to exit the deal.

Z Monty 🤩 That is a really good tip

Director Ryan Coogler says Nipsey Hussle and his brother Blacc Sam subconsciously influenced the creation of the characters Smoke & Stack in his Oscar-winning movie 'Sinners.'

If you complain more than you share your music on social media, don't be surprised when nobody engages with the music. Your posts are your brand. Don't build a brand around complaints.

Artists are too over exposed, artists are too accessible. It’s no mystique anymore. That’s why when someone like Jayz speaks we listen cause he doesn’t speak too often, or we don’t see him everywhere.

My advice to every artist is finish your album before you start to roll it out. Mix, master and vinyl if applicable. Give your fans the best experience you can with the resources that you can control. And most importantly, give yourself enough time to plan.

The most powerful move you can make is staying disciplined when nobody checks on you.

We keep doing fly shit when the cameras cut!

Focus on yo goals nigga

everybody's fixing their looks, but nobody's fixing their soul.

Take it personal. At this age, people are 100% aware.