Lee on Business, Hip Hop, and Making Music for the Love of It

Description: Hip hop artist Lee joins us to talk about the songs he’s been writing since he was a kid and the long road to finally releasing them. With a background in business and finance, Lee expected to have a head start in the music industry, and he shares what actually happened when he brought that mindset into the studio.

We also talk about his influences, the realities of being an independent artist right now, and his advice for young people who want to make music without losing the ability to take care of themselves. Key Topics: · Holding onto a creative passion through years of self-doubt · Writing music rooted in storytelling, culture, and lived experience · Bringing corporate business skills into the music industry · Learning the culture of a new creative space · Social media, streaming, and the independent artist · Balancing a day job with a serious creative practice · Building real craft over chasing viral moments Featured Guest: · Lee - Hip hop artist and songwriter with a lyric-focused, storytelling style; new project coming soon Notable Quotes: “I do this because I just really, really love it... if you do it for free, then you truly love it, and that’s kind of where I am right now.” (Lee) “Focus on really building your craft... because when it’s real, that’s what people are going to respond to most.” (Lee) Connect with our guest: · Lee: @lee___music on Instagram, and his music is available on all major streaming platforms Follow Could Be Pretty Cool: @couldbeprettycool | | couldbeprettycoolnews.substack.com Keywords: hip hop, independent music, rap, songwriting, music business, creative careers, day job and creativity, music industry, streaming, sustainable creative careers Learn more about your ad choices.

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