Progress Thread: Gymjunkie's Ventures

[Gymjunkie]

OK, things have been going thru rough patch..


1. My partner left, leaving me as the only investor.
2. Now I was laid off, because I wasn't 'more like a herd'
3. We recorded two singles for the album and will work on third one and will go to Eurovision contest (it is huge concert in Europe where every country sends one song and then people around the world vote for the winner, huge huge TV exposure, possible touring income!)
4. Struggling to make a website with custom WordPress theme but working on it
5. Trying to get angel investment from one guy, big day on 26th of August, we will have a spot to sing the single in the big nightclub and that will be official release of it. Same night we will be pitching for angel investment

So we've got setbacks, we've been disappointed by some people and had some stupid stuff happen but we keep trying. Not much left to wait untill the big day!


Trying to start online business to get some income going.

[Gymjunkie]

On the brink of quitting this idea. The rapper I'm working with is not following up on his promises, is always late and that is just wasting my time. I'm really disappointing, our debut of the first single was postponed and I still haven't heard from him except for short blab with few excuses (problems at work..)

Shame we spend like 3000 euros on his songs and all the time I put in it.. but this can't go on.. There better be serious reason or I'm out. I already started another project that has been on the shelf..

[Rickson9]

Unfortunately in business, it's cash paying customer first or it's all a waste of time. Good luck going forward and thanks for sharing!

[Gymjunkie]

Been talking back and forth with the rapper, had some trust issues pop up and guy stalled us to delay the debut of the single. Almost lost his job so was very concerned and wants to spend more time on promotion before dropping the single... We have delayed it so long already and are frustrated with no results to show for all the effort and money..

We all put a lot in this and risked so no one wants to quit but we got to solve differences and see if we can work together in future..

[wado1]

Its good to see someone following their music dream too. I've been making beats and producing songs for around 10 years (Really slow lane, havent made alot from it) but its become my hobby now as it doesn't bring in revenue. Good luck and just remember.....rappers are not the most business savvy people and alot do not have the great of a work ethic. Good luck.

[Gymjunkie]

Its good to see someone following their music dream too. I've been making beats and producing songs for around 10 years (Really slow lane, havent made alot from it) but its become my hobby now as it doesn't bring in revenue. Good luck and just remember.....rappers are not the most business savvy people and alot do not have the great of a work ethic. Good luck.

They are stubborn too.. no one is perfect tho.. Not many people have great work ethic too...

Beat making is tough, friend is making beats, good ones but still it's tough to find people to pay for them.

It's good time to be in music I believe tho. Just gotta find the right team..

[wado1]

Its definitely much harder nowadays to get paid off of beats. So many beat makers. I made more money in the past.

[Gymjunkie]

Its definitely much harder nowadays to get paid off of beats. So many beat makers. I made more money in the past.

Any kid with a laptop can do it. That's why it's crowded..

Now the guy really wants to keep working with me and is trying to get free studio time etc. What a dumb situation.. Don't know the decision yet, stay or not.. potential is there..

[Gymjunkie]

Okay, we are back on the same page. Trying to get free studio time, going after few professional studios and people who could help make our tracks better. One meeting tomorrow. Will be selling hard our vision and hope they will join.

If not there is an option to get a home studio from another local rapper, in exchange for some beats from our aside for free.

Maybe we will finally turn corner and start building momentum! It's been a rollercoaster ride so far..

[wado1]

If you need beats let me know, I am always willing to help a fellow musician.

[458]

Never be afraid to pack up and move on to something more promising. If this venture isnt working dont waste anymore time or money on it.

[77startup]

one of the hardest workers on the forum

[Gymjunkie]

one of the hardest workers on the forum

Biggest failures too! lol

Been trying for a long time, but I noticed that people that achieved the most, have failed the most too so I'm just going after it..

@wado1 Cheers man, will keep that in mind!

@458 Man, been a quitter few times in my life, don't want to be one. Still believe in this project, just gonna try to minimize spending


Lil update, had a few meetings for free studio time. One in a professional studio with people who are in music for looong time and with a producer who has home studio and is looking for collabs. The former agreed to gives us studio time, hope we will have good time working. Pro studio guys said they'd think about it, we did a ballsy move, but we had to try.

Momentum is shifting I believe, we should build up slowly for first support gig on October 1st. Need to record 4 more songs till then..