Back to 2012. Me shooting on the RED ONE cinema camera. I made many directors at the time switch from Canon5D & 7D to RED after I shot videos like Burna's "like to party" and Mavin's "Adaobi" on this camera. The imagery was topnotch. They had to switch.
BAT supporters are focussed on PO. Atiku supporters are focused on PO. PO supporters are focussed on PO. For or against, all the energy in this election season is flowing towards PO. Where the energy goes always grows stronger.
Burna's Whiskey documentary is a masterpiece. Artists have the spotlight on them. There is a need to occasionally direct that spotlight to real issues in the society. If you cannot change the situation atleast help with awareness.
Proud to present the official video for NA MONEY ft.
@angeliquekidjo
&
@StayCavy
from the Grammy Nominated album Timeless. This entire album and journey has been so special we had to keep it going with a MOVIE.
NA MONEY video out now!! ⏳
I shot over 1000 music videos when I was active. But I get zero royalties for over 10yrs of intense creative work because I don't own the content. That's one of the main reasons I decided to focus more on my record label. Today's work should feed you tomorrow. Ownership is key.
Some artists spent those music advances from 2021 to 2023 on benzes, cribs, and luxury living instead of on the music for which they were given. The money is now gone, and the catalogues are struggling to recoup. Income is now scarce. They are now desperately looking for new
@MusicConnoisseu
We don't cry in the music anymore, We celebrate . Those who seek freedom must be free in their heart. And if you believe you are, you won't go begging for it in your music. That era is done. We manifest it already. Afrobeats is freedom.
Name a Nigerian artist that is criminal slept on. An artist you have on repeat, but no one seems to know who they are except for the select few with very good taste. 👇👇
Man likes entertainment. starts label. signs average artist. rents big house. buys nice car. Hires plenty staff. Gets average producer. Makes average song. Shoots expensive video. Pays top influencers. Song fails. Gets angry. Shuts down label. Blames artist for lacking grace.
There is no marketing effort as big as proper DSP support. If a platform supports you officially, success becomes effortless. It's like having the referee on your side. Rema+Spotify.
I believe every Afrobeats artist that was popping between 2005 to 2018 should get back in the studio and drop a fire project. We need that sound back. You all owe the game new amazing music. Forget the packaging going on now. Just drop music. The genre has been watered down too
1da Banton and my entire team has achieved so much globally. Check the statistics. 30k to 3m monthly Spotify listeners in one year. No wahala original and remix eligible for plaques in multiple countries.
Many artists are not growing because they are too focused on Nigeria. There is an entire world out their. Your core fans may actually be in Europe or Asia, but you are too busy trying to take over Lagos. Ads can reach anywhere in the world? Try changing the target audience.
Right now, it's the music that blows up the video, not the other way. Expensive video is mainly good for artist branding and is not necessary for music marketing. If you can't shoot a big video, shoot a small one and push it hard. As long as the music is good, it can still fly.
Too much focus on competition is killing many artists. Always want to look bigger than the next. So they make generic music and spend money wastefully. Dey your dey, run your race, grow your fanbase, grow your income. Win 🏆 for yourself, not to prove you are bigger.
I am glad Barawo by
@Ajebo_Hustlers
is taking over the airwaves. We supported the project with production (
@1dabanton
) and digital marketing(facebook and youtube). The Port Harcourt wave is in full effect.
We abandoned the Afrobeats sound that blew up globally. This Amapiano influence really killed the genre. Djs dont even have to be skilled anymore as all the songs have the same bounce and tempo. They even have time to dance 😄. We replaced melody with monotony.
Your old song is brand new to someone who hears it for the first time. Keep promoting your old songs to new audiences in new places. Artists and labels need to stop abandoning great projects after a few weeks. Even if it's $1 a day, keep the ads running.
Asking me to sign you is same thing as asking me to spend atleast N150m on your music career without any guarantee of success or even loyalty. If you had that money will you spend it on your music career?
No message me again.
This year you must....
1. Not let anyone take advantage of you.
2. Stop that yeye humility that make people feel you are soft and won't F**k them up.
3. Demand what you are worth
4. Spend more time and resources working on your own dreams than on others.
5. Be more agressive
Dear, people who beef remixes. It's not about being better than the Original. It's about extending the conversation and reaching new audience with the same sound.
.“We're excited about our collaboration with SMP Nigeria and the signing of the exceptional artist
@1dabanton
. His passion for music and his unique sound drew us to him, and we're honoured to support him on his journey to global success. This partnership represents our commitment
This advance una dey take up and down. Una fit pay back? Abi na new car be the entire purpose. Many artists will never see their catalogue again. Their life's work will be gone. Take only the amount you need and spend it on the marketing of your music not house rent in lekki.
A night club dedicated to rap, hiphop, trap, drill and all other related genres is needed in lagos. It may not be the most popular music on the streets, but there is a large community that is being under fed.
With 333k streams in the last 24hrs. We arrive at 20m streams and 1m Shazams for
@1dabanton
- No Wahala(original version) . And it's just getting started. But my updates end here.
The Sony FX3 is one of my favourite cameras. Fits in my pocket yet produces excellent results. Paired with the Sony GMii 24-70 lens and you have a little beast. Shot this one some time ago with this combination. Auto focus, natural light only, ronin 1.
The same energy and resources spent on faking the streams can be spent building it organically. It will take more time, but when you get it right, it lasts.