Music is a glitzy, glamorous, and vibrant industry, and launching a career and making a living as a musician can be an arduous journey. It is an unforgiving industry with numerous obstacles and challenges that artists face before breaking through to stardom. Numerous dreams have been burned out, with many artists never managing to make it to the mainstream.
The rapid technological advancements have been a critical game-changer for artists to reach the top. It has eliminated some of the traditional barriers to entry into the industry. Musicians can now record their songs and easily release them to the market through social media. Overnight music celebrities are also on the rise, thanks to social media.
However, it does not imply it's easier now to gain entry into the industry. No, it's still a tough nut to crack with new sets of challenges. Unlike decades ago, talent is no longer sufficient to find success in music. Talent is now considered only one of the many aspects needed to have a breakthrough in the industry.
Walter Weekes, a fast-rising talent in the Atlanta music scene, understands this perfectly well. Weekes is a multi-talented artist, taking the music scene by storm. He is a songwriter, singer, and music producer with vast experience in the industry. At 20, Weekes amazes everyone with his raw musical talent and ability to smoothly transition through the three sectors: jazz, hip hop, and soft rock.
His lyrical prowess and captivating songs, matched with his magical sound, have helped him establish a name for himself. Weekes is considered a musical phenomenon with some music enthusiasts comparing him to some of the greats, such as Frank Sinatra.
What's fascinating about Weekes is his desire to learn and grow musically. He has worked with several productions in his young career as he operates as an independent artist. Weekes' decision to work with diverse producers positions him to learn from the best and get a better grip on the industry's dynamics. He uses a multi-faceted approach as a music producer; perhaps this explains why he loves diversity.
Like many of the other young artists, Walter's journey into the music worldwas not easy. He comes from a humble family where things were not easy, and his family could not afford to help him in his music career. He had to manoeuvre his way through the tough industry to find success. His passion for music and determination to succeed to better his life and that of his family kept him focussed. Weekes understood the challenges in the industry but was resilient enough to persist.
Growing up in Atlanta, a city with one of the most vibrant music industries, helped him in his quest. There were numerous artists to learn from with many music production facilities. Akon, 2 Chainz and Byron Adamas were some of the artists he learned from. Their success in the industry was enough motivation for him to keep on trying despite the many obstacles.
Being a singer in a hip-hop-dominated music industry was yet another challenge. With all the focus given to the hip-hop scene,Weekes had to dig deep into his abilities to showcase his talent.
A determined young artist, Weekes has overcome each obstacle to finally join the mainstream. He is one of the promising talents in the industry, drawing his musical inspiration from the likes of Fetty Wap, Toni Braxton, and Lionel Ritchie.
Weekes is definitely destined for more success, and the best from him is yet to come.
