K Buzz Shares His Greatest Challenge
Written by Staff Writer on January 22, 2020
K Buzz
London, England’s own K Buzz takes on the Afrobeat scene by storm. His latest single ‘HennyTing Goes‘ is now available on major music outlets.
K Buzz’s greatest challenge musically is staying motivated. He keeps from getting discouraged by having a strong work ethic. This artist believes hard work and practice are key to being on top.
We caught up with K Buzz not too long ago. He was happy to answer a few questions for Hits You Love Radio.
What is your music background?
I’ve always been into music from an early age. From the church choir to listening to Nas, Tupac, and Biggie through my old cassette player. But I started my music career as a gospel artist known as Kristi B, later to return to music after a long break of about 8 years to bear the new name K Buzz.
Who are your musical influences?
My biggest musical influences are Fela Kuti, Micheal Jackson, 2pac, Biggie. and Nas. Artists I would like to collaborate with today are Tems, GoodGirl LA, Davido, Wizkid, Dave, Chipmunk, Wretch 32, and Burna just to name a few.
What are your long-term career goals?
My long term career goals would be to do music full time. Once I start making money in music that surpasses the money I make from my day job, I’ll know then that I’m ready to leave my day job and take on the music fully. Also, in the next 5 years I would like to have written 10 top Afrobeat’s songs.
What type of recording process do you use and who produced your recording?
Music for me starts off as a blank canvas. What’s drawn next depends on the feeling and the chemistry that I feel with the sounds I’m working with. Nine times out of 10 if the beat has me from the get go. I’ll instantly start to vibe and have some type of ideas and melodies, which for me is the clearest indication that I’m feeling the sounds. It’s a matter of feel for me and I have to go through and figure out what that is. Because if it doesn’t make the hair on my arms stand up, 9 times out of 10 I can’t do it.
Do you ever get the chance to perform live?
I’ve performed on stage live many times. I love the way in which I can interact and relate with my fans one on one. The feeling you have when on stage in front of thousands of people; the exchange of energies is such an overwhelming feeling. Nothing tops that.
Are you looking for to remain independent or to get a major label deal?
In a perfect world it would be great for me to pursuit this journey independently and continue this run with my team, but unfortunately the music industry has become a very expensive business. Truth be told, I wouldn’t be able to achieve my long term goals without the support of a label or investors to back my dream.
If anything, what would you change about the music industry today?
When I think, the top change that comes to mind if one was to be made would be the way artists are paid in terms of royalties. The relation between how artists made sales off their physical recordings back then to how artists make money today off royalties is incomparable and I think this really needs to be looked into.
Do you have any advice for up-and-coming artists?
I would say follow your heart your desire and channel your energy and emotions into your music. Only then will you make pure music true and indigenous to only you. This will then bring you to your true sounds and the true you as an artist. In other words, I’m saying don’t always follow trends and don’t copy other artists. Be unique and be a rare gem in this industry. That’s the only way to stand out. Let’s look at Burna Boy for example.
To what or whom do you accredit your sense of style?
To Fela Kuti as he’s a big inspiration for me and my music. Micheal Jackson as I listened to his music all through my childhood and learned how he moved and how he loved to make music. He was so precise with sounds and was a perfectionist in every way. When I look at my style in raps I’ll have to give it to those I listened to the most from Jay Z, 2Pac, Biggie, Big Pun and Nas. They all are my biggest influences and they must be given credit where due.
On your upcoming project, how did you come up with the concept?
Concepts and song ideas were materialized through the current issues and trending news in society and personal revelations as well as experiences. These are all the ways in which I come up with concepts to my music.
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What are some of your greatest challenges, and what is your greatest attribute when it comes to your work ethic?
Staying motivated – Its definitely a great challenge as I feel there is always more work than can be done and always room for improvement. Also having enough time, energy and drive to continue to be creative is something that I sometimes struggle with but I always allow myself for breaks and sleep which I set aside from the hard work with music. The same for answering emails, booking tours, scheduling, and promoting
Not getting discouraged – The most discouraging part of being an artist is that the art can be quiet subjective at times. You could write a great song, but there would still be a percentage of people who wouldn’t like it. It’s so funny because they may not even have a reason for not liking it. No matter how thick my skin may be, rejection isn’t always an easy pill to swallow.
My greatest attribute to my work ethic are as follows:
Hard Work
They say that hard work is the first stepping stone to success. The musicians must work hard to educate themselves about music making and enjoy music. Going into music must not be considered as an escape from work from day jobs. Instead, it must be the only work. It’s not so easy to compose music. It is more life becoming an entrepreneur, where one has to create his/her product, and then promote it to the people so that they get it.
Practice
Practice makes a man perfect. Successful musicians practice a lot, day and night. When one is into music totally, he/she cannot afford to stagnate because that would eventually culminate his/her musical career. The success of a musician lies in his daily practice. Successful musicians make practicing a vital thing like breathing and eating. Passion for music is not enough to achieve a career in music, practicing every day is what helps one to grow and improvise in music. By practicing daily, a musician rises above others.
Patience And Not Giving Up
One of the most important qualities for me is to have a lot of patience. I cannot see myself being successful overnight, and especially in an art like music. To skill in music takes time, and for that one needs to be patient. Every musician who is topping the charts today hasn’t become successful in a day. They have been practicing and honing their talents for years and years and are still learning. The sign of a real musician is that they learn and improve themselves daily, bit by bit. They know that it is going to take years for them to become able to compete with the flood of musicians out there in the world hungry for success. The most important thing is that giving up early might lead to an end of the career. So, instead of waiting for a ‘big break,’ one must be persistent about it.
Anything else you want to relay to the people?
I believe in life there are people who are great at what they do and others who are good, but if the one who is great thinks they have it all and doesn’t practice the one who practices regularly and daily will soon become better. And as we all know how the saying goes practice makes perfect. I truly believe I am getting into my comfort zone and groove of my music and I’m literally just getting better and better as fine wine. In the last 12 months, the progression can be seen.
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