by Malcolm Boyce » Tue Jul 11, 2006 7:57 pm
I'm sure we agree that Motown did something that most record companies aspire to. It's funny how production teams try to recreate "it".
What has changed over the years is the "paying your dues" stage of development. There is a weird expectation of overnight success, that has reduced people's drive to work at their craft.
One of my favourite local examples is Jessica Rhaye. The folks she was originally hooked up with, band, etc., were putting out the vibe that it was a sure thing, record deal, big money, no problem. What they should have been telling her was how much hard work and time she was going to have to put in to make a go of it. I'm happy she has stuck it out, because I think she is a talented lady, and deserves a chance.
Most of the "overnight success" stories really weren't. Common misconception. A lot of artists spend years developing their craft, and their fan base, before making it big. If J-Rhaye ended up with a substantial hit on her hands in the next few years, people would talk about the overnight success, but everyone around here would say, no way.
Conversely, had anyone seen and heard of this newest local Canadian Idol wannabe before he was on TV? Probably not too many...
See the difference?