Local musician Michael Ross has revealed that talented artistes often fail to succeed in the music industry because they are suffocated by greedy people.
The “Give Me Tonight” singer made the remarks in a lengthy social media post while sharing advice for upcoming musicians. He noted that to succeed in the music industry one needs talent, a plan and the right contacts in the industry. He posted:
“First of all ask yourself, are u in it as a life career or just for the money? Because this industry aint what it used to be 15 years ago. Real talent is being neglected and suffocated because of greedy people in the media. Therefore young and upcoming artists are being told that they don’t need talent to make it in music,just money to pay off the right people in the right places and you are good to go. But that’s not true.U need talent if any, a plan and the right people in your corner that actually want to see u win.
You may want to take that short cut of paying your way to the top but trust me u won’t last long because abantu sibasiru. People can tell an artist from a person eyenonya and this will eventually affect u along the way.
Beef and controversy make u relevant. But your music is what makes u loved. Besides Life itself is full of beef and controversy and it will come along the way any way. And whatever u do for money, dont compromise your spiritual and moral values.”
Staff Writer
