Ted the Poet is an artist who talks about his journey in music. He shares some important ideas about how to be a successful artist.
Always Be Hungry
Ted says you have to stay "hungry." This means you should always want to make more music and be a better artist. You need to keep putting out new songs and videos. If you stop, people might forget about you. He learned this after he was in a bad relationship and stopped making music for a while [00:18].
Build a Strong House
Before you ask others to help you, you need to build a strong house for your music. Ted says to get your brand strong first. Make sure people like what you are doing. This will make others want to join your team or help you with money. Show them that your project works [02:10].
Make More Than One Thing
Ted wants to show that he can do many types of music. He plans to release a few different projects. He will have a hip-hop album and another album with his cousin that is a different kind of music. He will use a different name for the second project to keep his main brand clear [10:29].
Be a 3D Artist
An artist is not just about music. The video talks about the idea of a "third dimension." This is something you do that is not just music. It makes you a more interesting person. For Ted, this is writing a book that tells his life story and uses his poems and songs [29:57]. This helps him get more fans and reach more people.
