Mike Chief
ILLIEN
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 9
So, I wanted to present this to spark some healthy discussion:
Given the times that we are living in now with being able to be independent and release things how we see fit to various DSP's as well as physical copies, I have a question for you all:
How do you feel about putting things out just to put them out so people know you vs taking your time and making sure its a product that you want to market and sell? There are obvious answers to either side of the coin, however; what is your boundary with just dropping whatever, regardless of the mix/production/etc for the sake of people of people hearing you as opposed to taking more time to release what you feel is quality work? Do you feel that you contribute to the watered down mass that undercuts quality music by just releasing anything, or do you feel in this sea of mediocrity that whatever you put out can stand up to the rest and possibly pave a way for others? Or, do you feel that if you do take more time for your releases, that somehow you will bring in a more loyal fanbase and capitalize on that niche market? Where do you draw the line, or, what side of the line are you on?
We've seen and continue to see time and time again that someone can put whatever bs out with people flocking towards it; sometimes its hot, sometimes its not. But, it is indeed released and put out there and may or may not generate some buzz regardless of what we expect to hear from someone who cares about craft. Many of our "fans" and "consumers" cannot hear the difference with quality, and, if they can, they do not care.
Where do you see yourself in this dilemma? What route do you feel you take? And does that route differ from whats in your heart as an artist?
(Im aware of the staggering amount of variables that a topic as such brings up, but I am just curious on everyones thoughts, whether it be of those who are following the trends of current popular music, or those completely abandoning what is considered the "norm")
Given the times that we are living in now with being able to be independent and release things how we see fit to various DSP's as well as physical copies, I have a question for you all:
How do you feel about putting things out just to put them out so people know you vs taking your time and making sure its a product that you want to market and sell? There are obvious answers to either side of the coin, however; what is your boundary with just dropping whatever, regardless of the mix/production/etc for the sake of people of people hearing you as opposed to taking more time to release what you feel is quality work? Do you feel that you contribute to the watered down mass that undercuts quality music by just releasing anything, or do you feel in this sea of mediocrity that whatever you put out can stand up to the rest and possibly pave a way for others? Or, do you feel that if you do take more time for your releases, that somehow you will bring in a more loyal fanbase and capitalize on that niche market? Where do you draw the line, or, what side of the line are you on?
We've seen and continue to see time and time again that someone can put whatever bs out with people flocking towards it; sometimes its hot, sometimes its not. But, it is indeed released and put out there and may or may not generate some buzz regardless of what we expect to hear from someone who cares about craft. Many of our "fans" and "consumers" cannot hear the difference with quality, and, if they can, they do not care.
Where do you see yourself in this dilemma? What route do you feel you take? And does that route differ from whats in your heart as an artist?
(Im aware of the staggering amount of variables that a topic as such brings up, but I am just curious on everyones thoughts, whether it be of those who are following the trends of current popular music, or those completely abandoning what is considered the "norm")