THE PROCESS
BY GARRY E SHEPARD JR.
I'm sitting here thinking and still trying to record my EP. It's taking a time I did a rough draft but that's all I'm looking for help but everybody, is doing their own thing one person was nice enough to help but haven't been in contact since then. I even ? is it worth it, is Gospel Rap really for me. I loved rap all my life you all should know from my first blog a little of what I been through. I'm happy for those that are doing shows and established but to be honest whether secular or Christian everyone is still all for themselves. I'm not calling anyone on the carpet, I'm just expressing what I'm going through I know someone can relate to how I feel. If it was up to me I would record myself. I also don't like asking because I feel like I'm bothering a person. I don't want anyone to take this the wrong way but I'm stressing the process of ministering in music the hardest part for some such as myself is getting my God given gift to the world to hear. Some don't realize how stressful it can be and the time it takes write or make tracks and the disappointments of seeing neither being used. I will leave this with you in order for you to be an Artist you have to put in work and have patience because unless you come across the right person or receive an record deal know that you will be putting in work for a long time but it will all workout in the end. One last thing you have to remember that unless God says ok prepare to wait, when you find that your rapping and your not content then know that you went ahead of God instead of waiting. God Bless.
Thanks for sharing. I can relate. When I got started I was fortunate to have a close friend with a recording studio. In the beginning I would be permitted to records at no cost, but as I began to get my "act" together, the free sessions became a challenge. I learned from a hip-hop producer, "If I don't invest in my career first, who will?"
ReplyDeleteAt that time, finances were hand-to-mouth & I had to remember who was in charge. This is God's plan not mine, so Id have to "check myself". If its what He has for us, then He will make a way & only a way to which He gets the glory.
Seeking Him out as Jahovah Jirah, after prayer, meditation, and application- 6-8 months later, I'm working with & hiring musicians & a band leader.
What did I learn? The passion God put in me, is for me. Though I would inform every person that, "could sing", "could play", "doing it for Jesus", they would turn me down as if I wasn't representing the "Truth". I learned to pray correctly & ask that His will be done, not mine in the matter.
Thanks for sharing Garry! Be encouraged!
Oh, paying the cost to be the boss I am meeting great musicians & find that I know some great $30hr studios & $60 studios. If you are looking to get some things done, talk to me. All things are possible to he/ she that believes!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless and thank you man I will keep that in mind thanks
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