Thoughts of A Creative Leader

Hi there I'm back with a new post and today we are going to be looking at what support looks like for an artist and some of the effects of piracy.  There's been alot of theories and ideas into what supporting an artist looks like when they release new musical content and so forth. The theories range from encouraging purchase of music from credible digital stores or streaming platforms Some find it appropriate to obtain content from less reputable sources even sharing links to such sites, if you’ve downloaded music from sites like mp3juices you fall into the latter category. The bottom line is everyone needs to understand that recorded music is an asset, it is very valuable intellectual property. Alot of money, time and human resources go into producing music.  When we download or distribute music on sites that ensure the artists don’t receive royalties we aren’t only stealing intellectual property but we are emptying money straight out of their pockets. Not to mention its ille...

Hey guys! It's been a minute. I'm here with my first post of 2021. So let's dig in, shall we?  2020 was a very weird year for most of us. It changed life as we know it, shifted our entire work dynamic and ultimately changed the way we create. This ongoing pandemic has plagued us for close to a year.  You may be asking yourself: "How do I create through a pandemic?"; "How do I collaborate in such an environment?" Hmm....I have 3 steps that could help.  The first step is renewing your mindset and shifting your focus on God, who is the source of all creativity. Surrendering, reframing and grounding our hearts once again. Allowing God to reveal new ways to express our God-given creativity.  The second step is to be cognizant of the fact that God is doing something new (Isaiah 43:19). We need to be open to being in a place of humility, leaving behind that which no longer belongs in the present day. We need to be open to allowing God to birth God-ideas not goo...