Relationships vs Studio Time!

I guarantee that while you are reading this post, there is a couple somewhere fighting about not spending enough time together because of studio time. As a producer, its safe to say that I've stood up every significant other multiple times because I was caught up working at the studio.

I'm sure many of you "studio rats" can agree that when you are in the zone and you allow the music to take over, you just lose track of time. It is not done on purpose primarily; trust me! As I have told all of my past girlfriends, "Nothing will ever come between me and my music, not even you!" Sounds rather harsh, but in my case, it's true.

My experiences have ushered me to the consensus that "studio rats" cannot be in a relationship with someone who doesn't FULLY understand what the industry is about. Even then however, emotion takes over and that understanding automatically disappears. I told my ex one time that "if you want to be around so much, get a sleeping bag and come to the studio with me!" Imagine her response to that!

To the significant others defense, I would say that a balance needs to be made so both parties are satisfied, but it is easier said than done! What I strongly recommend is, continue to be the "studio rat" that you are and when you do see your significant other put on Drake's "A Night Off" and make the best of that time that you do spend together; until the next time that phone calls aren't answered and studio time beats the relationship in a landslide.

-Skyz

Sink or Swim?

Let me borrow your imagination for a bit, picture yourself as a fisherman. Your whole objective is to go out each day and catch fish and as a fisherman, you should know your craft and have a strategy, or else you won't be successful! The industry is the exact same way. We go out each day into this big body of water called the industry trying to reap the benefits. If we do not know what we are doing, and we don't have a good strategy, our chances are very slim at "catching any fish.

Being in this industry for quite some time I've learned a lot, I've seen people make it, and I've seem people flop. Having a systematic and successful strategy is what puts certain individuals over the top. My advice would be, to learn the industry before you pursue success in it. It is only right!

I will be making blog posts on everything from my opinions/advice regarding the music industry, to what I'm doing in my everyday life as a producer and an A&R. Stay tuned!