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The idea that a musician has to release hit songs on a regular basis to stay relevant is funny – Gyedu Blay Ambolley
Renowned Ghanaian highlife musician, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, has disclosed that young acts do not need hit songs to stay relevant in the music industry.
Speaking in a recent interview on Graphic showbiz, the legendary musician asserted that contrary to the belief that a musician needs to deliver on a frequent basis to stay relevant, he believes crafting music that is timeless is the way to stay relevant for a very long time.
“Don’t subscribe to the idea that a musician has to constantly release hits upon hits to make a mark. In fact, if you ever dream of making a name for yourself in this industry, go harder, make timeless music. Focus on the quality of your music and the issues you want to tackle so that your audience can best relate with your craft even when you go silent for a while,” he stated.
He continued ; “The idea that a musician has to release hit songs every day is funny. If you are only looking at getting gigs to play, then you can focus on making hits because that is what event organisers want. They only look at exploiting your currency to make money for themselves and not help you build your craft. But if you have future plans, then make quality and timeless music,” he added.
