OK, so I’ve been wondering, is there really an oversaturation of music artists in hip hop and rap? There is constantly criticism of those who aspire to be musicians in the hip hop and rap genre because they are not going to be able to separate themselves from millions of other artists who also want to rap or sing. But for me, I think that’s just part of the journey, finding your own sound and figuring out what defines you. If you are really as great of an artist as you think you are, then it should be easy to deviate from the paths of all these artists who typically sound the same and establish a loyal fan base who appreciates what you have to say. And this is definitely something that I am experiencing myself as a musician right now. So I find it very hard to believe someone when they say that there are too many rappers or too many of this and that to flourish as an artist. For those who have an understanding of the work that it takes to reach even a small amount recognition within their chosen industry, we know that everything takes time. If you keep working on your craft and improving on the weaker qualities of your sound, you will invent a unique personality in your music that people are bound to vibe with. Don’t believe me? Look at your favorite artists and how long it took them to reach stardom:
I’m not mentioning older rappers because in their time, there weren’t as many people trying to rap. It does seem like a lot of young artists are in the game right now. But we also need to start giving the new kids a chance. There is this stereotype that if you aren’t famous when you mention your music to someone, you’re probably horrible as a musician. While for some this is true, we all need to recognize that not everyone who is good at rapping, singing, or anything is going to be nationally recognized and revered for their music. We all had to start somewhere. There is no list of future rappers that is pre-written, we all make history ourselves whether we are the ones making music or the ones telling someone about all the new artists that we really fuck with. And for those who think there are too many rappers and singers, remember: Almost anyone can rap or sing. But not everyone can rap or sing remotely well. And that’s the beauty of finding new artists. Someone has to take Drake’s spot in the future. I mean… Why not someone on this campus?
