EPISODE 310 "RESPECT 4 ARTIST: THEY NEED YOU TOO"

Respect is earned they say. You can not command respect unless you give it. This we all know and understand, but there is a serious imbalance when it comes to the relationship between aspiring artist and other people in the music industry. Let's remember the first two lines and then apply this to the relationship of the Artist to the DJ, Producer, Promoter, and Consumer. Each of these people are essential to the career of an artist, and most often you will see artist give respect to these very people, only to realize the feeling isn't mutual. The crazy thing is, ALL of these people depend on artist to function. No artist making music, none of them has a job..and as for the consumer, their daily lives will be altered. No music changes the way TV, RADIO, MOVIES, even a RIDE in the CAR or a JOG in the park is experienced. Artist seem to ONLY garner respect AFTER stardom, but this isn't the case with other parts of the game. Sometimes, you have to MAKE people respect your craft and grind by actions...and sometimes that means NOT taking action. This is indeed tricky but it is necessary if ARTIST want to gain more control over how they are viewed and handled in the industry. The lack of respect has grown smaller with the ever increasing "talent pool" and this I totally understand. But if you are really making moves, have a movement, good music, and handle business appropriately, then COMMAND RESPECT when you give it. Tonight we say YOU NEED US LIKE WE NEED YOU...tonight they will show RESPECT 4 ARTIST.