Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a career for yourself in the music industry?
In this video, music industry professionals talk about their experiences and give career advice to those who might follow in their footsteps.
Advice for entering the music industry
Ransom FA: Obviously it's difficult at the start when you feel like you're unique and you feel like you're different, but what I would always say is, that uniqueness is what's going to take you furthest, do you know what I mean? Being different is what's going to help you thrive.
Harpz Kaur: I've been on a journey where I've been told by so many different people that because you're Asian and you're female it's not going to happen for you, it's going to be hard, you know, you're gonna be wasting your time. I can speak right now openly that I have worked my backside off to be on a platform that I'm very proud of because I didn't see that coming. I've now branched into other places because of who I am.
Ray BLK: The times we're in now are very abnormal, so don't think that there is a way to do anything, and don't apply pressure on yourself because, one, there is no pressure, I think that's one thing that's come out of this is there is no, this thing must happen then or it must happen this way. It's all open now so I feel like, don't put so much pressure on yourself to have to do things a certain way or to have to do something right now.
Arlo Parks: Enjoy the time when you can be in a space where you can experiment, and experiment just as a performer and enjoy being front of, you know, a few close friends or a few people. Enjoy that kind of intimate energy.
Biig Piig: There's a lot of people that make music and especially starting out where they just won't release it because they are like, I don't know if it is good. Well, does it feel good to you? If it feels good to you don't think about anyone else put it out and see what happens.
Jamz Supernova: I definitely feel that there's a big part of my early twenties where I wanted it so badly, that I was so focussed on looking forward that I wasn't actually enjoying the moment that I was actually in, whereas now I feel like I'm at an age, I have my goals and things that I want to get to, but I can find joy in the little things that I do, the tiny moments. So, I will say to that younger person, the eighteen-year-old鈥 just enjoy where you're at, enjoy everything that's happened, be aware, take note, take stock of it, because it won't last, it moves fast.
Grime artist Ransom FA grew up in Aberdeen and recently appeared on 成人快手 Three's The Rap Game UK, performing in front of 18,000 people in Birmingham. Now based in London, Ransom has never forgotten his Scottish and Nigerian roots and has a desire to develop a rap scene in Scotland, helping young aspiring grime artists from his Aberdeen studio.
That uniqueness is what's going to take you furthest. Being different is what's going to make you thrive. 鈥 Ransom FA
Harpz is a breakfast presenter on 成人快手 Asian Network. She is also a DJ and C成人快手 presenter on Saturday Mashup. Harpz was voted Radio Presenter of the Year at the 2019 Asian Media Awards.
I have worked my backside off to be on a platform that I'm proud of. I didn't see that coming. I've now branched out into other places because of who I am. 鈥 Harpz Kaur
Rita Ekwere, better known by her stage name of Ray BLK, is a singer-songwriter from London. In 2017, Ray became the first unsigned artist to win the 成人快手 Sound award. Her stage surname BLK stands for Building Living Knowing, her three main values in life. Watch the full session to find out more.
Don't put so much pressure on yourself to have to do things a certain way or to have to do something right now. 鈥 Ray BLK
Arlo Parks is a singer-songwriter and poet from south London. She was longlisted for the 成人快手 Sound of 2020 awards, a poll of music critics. Arlo embarked on her first headline tour of Europe in February 2020, but could not complete it due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Her debut album is set to be released in January 2021.
Enjoy the time when you can be in a space where you can experiment as a performer and enjoy being in front of a few close friends or a few people, enjoy that kind of intimate energy. 鈥 Arlo Parks
Singer and rapper Jessica Smyth is better known by her stage name Biig Piig. Jess grew up in Spain and Ireland, before moving to London and meeting fellow musician Lava La Rue and joining the NiNE8 Collective. Biig Piig has since gone on to release several EPs, with her music having had millions of views and streams on YouTube and Spotify.
There's a lot of people that make music and especially when they're starting out, they won't release it because they don't know if it's good. Well, does it feel good to you? If it feels good to you, don't think about anyone else, put it out and see what happens. 鈥 Biig Piig
Jamz Supernova is a 成人快手 Radio 1Xtra DJ, where she hosts a weekly show unearthing and showcasing new talent. Jamz has also launched her own record label, signing the most exciting up-and-coming artists.
I can find joy in the little things that I do, the tiny moments. I will say to that younger person, the 18-year-old鈥 just enjoy where you're at, enjoy everything that's happened, be aware, take note, take stock of it, because it won't last and it moves fast. 鈥 Jamz Supernova
成人快手 Music Introducing LIVE ran from Saturday 24th October 鈥 Saturday 31st October 2020 and Bitesize brought you five backstage discussions with special guests.
One of the UK鈥檚 biggest, fastest-growing and most exciting music industry events, 成人快手 Music Introducing LIVE supports and inspires the next generation of industry leaders, artists and creatives. The 2020 event took place digitally for the first time, with a week-long programme bringing audiences an array of live performances, masterclasses, talks and interactive sessions featuring high profile 成人快手 Music Introducing alumni, industry experts and special guests.
To find out more details and watch all the panel talks, check out the 成人快手 Music Introducing LIVE page.
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