I really needed this speech, I feel you on the part where you talk about having to improve your life around you and not only focus on producing to make you happy.
I love the producers i inspired to be like and create my own sounds, music or beat shouting each other out with camaraderie it’s dope and heart warming. I hit rock bottom and I’m putting all my effort into find a new job and supporting my music journey I was stressed about finding a new job and things in my life that solely made me feel like if I didn’t have that one thing that gave me gratification I felt like shit. It’s never been producing. I feel like producing has helped me channel all my unhealthy thoughts into a positive thing. I’ve been looking for the missing links like putting my soul into my beats. I’ve always looked at beat making as an adopted child verses my own. Like yeah I get check from it but do I love it like my own child that came from me. I know that’s like a messed up way to think about it and you can love an adopted child as your own but I was lacking that connection to me. Once I was able to connect it open my eyes up to music I enjoy that I’m slowly finding my sound. I just need more fundamentals and practice with effects. Boom I’m there I can feel it on the tip of my tongue. Thanks for your insight it help me do a mental evaluation to see if music gave me those same vibes and what are my intentions are they “pure” but they may not be only to make great music and improve peoples days and moods. It’s a variety things but mainly freedom and doing things people probably would’ve looked at me and said I can’t believe you out of all people achieved your goals. I don’t like showing off or to brag I just want to leave a lasting legacy and create things that are just sonically beautiful thank you all for your help. It’s been a difficult journey but what journey worth while isn’t?
Honestly it sounds like you’re more well suited to being an artist fam. You can wear the producer hat with ease, but at heart you must be an artist who wants to express themselves.
I failed at being an artist years ago (drummer, trombonist & computer man in bands) and I quit music for that reason. It was too much ! I was also very introverted. I switched to shit jobs ten years ago and quit music (as a full time activity) until a year ago after a bad, bad burnout : after a long & harsh revovery I'm ready to upload beats and hopefully becoming a full time music producer, thanks to all of you, the beatmaking gurus of RU-vid, so I owe you one !
Same here bro I was an artist but got tired of searching for producers and doing shows so I started producing and learned way more about recording, mixing and mastering now Iam just a producer which is way more fun!
I really relate with the introverted aspect man. Also, MANY artists have stolen my work without paying or crediting me. I’ve actually stopped selling beats and now I just create tracks for myself and upload them to streaming services. Some part time freelance work for money but definitely don’t sell beats anymore. Appreciate the honesty on your part man, thanks for helping us becoming us better at our craft. Cheers.
man can't describe how much you got me through these last months, every word said in this video hit so hard, thanks for sharing this with us Navie. Love you bro
My God I'm glad I clicked on this video. Tbh i clicked on it hoping I would think hey maybe I'm not In that bad of a situation. But then everything you said resonated with how I'm feeling. This was a good video to watch and it showed up at the right time. You basically told me everything I've been in denial about
I 200% agree with point #1 Same happened to me and i stopped working with artists 100% agree with point#2 the most difficult part is to be yourself when working with artists
I appreciate your vibe of improvement and learning. Respect for being real about your shortcomings, because we only learn when we face our flaws with honest eyes\ears. Also for people who idolize those who are ahead of them, it's important to remind them that nobody's born an expert. I think you're better suited as a teacher, sharing the journey of growing and improving at a craft of passion 👍 it'll give you an audience for your music sales etc in the long run, so keep at it with good useful tuts.
That made me admire the producers who drop songs themselves with the vocalist being featured, it's just expensive to own vocals instead of just sending out beats for them to own the song
This upload came at just the right time. I need this. As an introverted producer myself. I'm just now gaining the courage to walk up an network with other in my real offline day to day life but I got to say... It's going a bit better than I expected it to.
nice of you to be so open about it. unfortunately that last point is a thing for many who think that getting more famous solves all your personal problems. becoming more famous can solve your business problem but not your mental problems. that is also one of the reasons why some famous people commit suicide. I would indeed say, learn to love yourself first before taking the next steps. thank you for your honesty
I appreciate everything you’ve done for us home producers Navie! You’ve released countless videos explaining things that have been big game changers in my production. I can relate to what you were talking about at the end of the video. I was making music to feel better about myself because I was a shitty person, with no relationships and not taking care of my mind and body. I learned many lessons the hard way last year and I had to take a really long break from making my music all together. I finally figured out what I needed to do in order tomake myself feel better and I’m glad I learned sooner rather than later. Thank you for this vid 🙏 💯
This was one of the best videos I've seen on a music production channel. I definitely resonate with alot of this especially introversion and dealing with too many people. Thanks, this was incredible
Man that was deep Navie. As someone that just does this for a hobby (an expensive one at that), I still feel all of what you’re saying. Keep up the positive work broski.
Seriously your channel it's insanely good. You're educating in a unique, fun, and easy way. Genuinely I think you are an amazing producer but if this is where you feel comfortable then that's fine, you're making your own story and that's what matters.
I really feel you man! Felt like you just spited my life through your testimony. I'm pretty much in a place right now where you were before, somehow I feel like I'm your younger self the way you told us bout how your life was in the past. I'll try to fix my own life too and become less reclusive. Thanks for your word man, keep up the good work!
I lover your honesty. Sad to hear you stopped music production. I understand the struggles you had an I want to give you respect for being open about this. Stay safe and healthy.
"Stop and Watch" and "Slinky" so powerfull music, I always listen to it when I train to give me power. I feel unstoppable and its absolutly amazing. So I am grateful for it!
This is genuinely a very clever idea!!! It's inspiring to hear how other people that are successful now, have failed before and realized that success is not a over night achievement!!!
Way to keep it 100. Takes a lot to tell your flaws and put yourself out there like that. My issue with music is the time! Being a father to 2 lil ones… i have to make time for my wife and kids… and in between work, I hardly have time for myself. But the one thing that always keeps me going is the love for the art! Music is a universal language. Keep up the good work brotha!
Out of all those videos you released, thank you for this one, this video. It's the story of my journey as a producer. Introvert, uncomfortable in my own skin, a bunch of bad collabs and experiences. All of that stuff made me go to the gym, get my life on the right path and produce music for myself only. I stopped worrying about make it as producer or not. At the end of the day, I like the music I make and couldn't care less if someone else disagrees. Kudos to you.
I just wanna say thank you! you are helping me out to improve my skills. I am also a very introvert person and thats the reason why I love the internet so much. I can learn and explore new things without making relationships to other people. because people regularly disappoint me and I am sick of this. when I can create my music I am alone and I feel solid happiness. greetings from Germany =)
Greeting to Germany! I would say to be careful and to not fall too far into comfort. Sometimes us introverts need to learn how to behave like extroverts at times in order to help ourselves (in this example, me getting on camera and actually making videos would never have happened if I let my introversion get in the way)
I really admire your honesty and you owning up to where you think you might have fell short. Congratulations on everything you've accomplished so far its more than well deserved.
You are a wise man. It took me longer to work out what you have, so never doubt that you are truly a smart and sensible person. Subscribed... Have a great day or night.
Really appreciate you're vulnerability in this video Navie. I think elements of this perspective are super relatable to a lot of producers (myself included), and it's comforting to know someone such as yourself shares our views. And congrats on 100k bro! I'm looking forward to continue learning from you and watching you grow even more. Well deserved 👊🏻
I appreciate this tremendously. I have been in a deep dark tunnel and now it makes sense. Its nice to hear someone I look up to and respect to say that they have gone through what i AM going through. It gives me hope, confidence, and a reason to feel better (for a few days lol).
Thank you always for your authenticity and making your personal experience into teachable moments. Congratulations on reaching 100k! Your stories are much appreciated 🙏
I relate to most of this especially the last part, I'm glad you found your stride and are in a better place now. I guess it's true what they say that you sometimes discover your true passion and true self in pursuit of that initial dream that might not be grounded in reality.
Man that last point was so spot on. Getting good at something to receive the validation that we are unable to give ourselves...Props to you for sharing this.
dude just came across this video and all that you mentioned is 100% accurate, you didn't fail , seems like artists failed you! stay up man and do your thing🙏
I feel you, the main reason why I stopped producing for artist, is ppl stealing your stuff and using your music without paying you or giving you credit, that's why now I only produce music for television syn placements, less headaches and you're sure to be credited and paid.
Wow!! I love your honesty! I'm not a beat maker and far, far away from being a music producer, but I see myself in your shoes. You're 100% right! At least from my point of view. Totally agree with you! I always thought I'm different, but after watching your video, I realized I'm normal!!! Big thanks for that!!! I really wish you great success in everything you intend to do!!!!
Self-reflection is the most challenging avenue to navigate because we lean towards avoiding that hard truth like deep potholes. We have advice for everyone else, but when we have the same issue, we find ways to make it different instead of just excepting what we saw and trying to resolve it. Understanding the real you is a journey like no other, and more of us need to force ourselves to take that trip. Thanks for sharing Navie D.
I think not only this, but all of your videos, are so much more more useful than most other youtube producers', mostly because you actually have the experience to talk as a teacher. You've been producing for a long time, obviously giving you production skills, but also just real world experiences in the business and with beatmaking. So thank you!
Thank you Navie for the story ♥️ much more candid and reflective than your typical 100k sub video. Also appreciate everything you do for the community man
Thank you, man. I appreciate your honesty. You are a great man. You must realise that you have inspired and taught so many others like you. Thanks again. Keep on being a great dude
The important thing is you found Peace of mind, at the end of the day your happy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of music production as well as your experience in music production.
my dude, i enjoy watching your videos and your dead serious jokes crack me up. its great addition to your knowledge and whole video&music making, love from Croatia
Congrats on 100k! Well deserved! I truly appreciate the candidness of this video. I've been making beats on and off since FL was called fruity loops and your channel has been one of the reasons I've found that passion again. Thanks Navie 🙏
Man! you don't know how much this video has helped literally. this is so relatable. thanks for sharing this I can feel you're enjoying more doing what you're doing now and this is actually the most important thing anyway and this what life is all about
I really appreciated hearing this story. I wish more people with a platform would be honest and vulnerable like this. I too have often felt like an outsider. Still do! But I have grown to be proud of it. I find that I feel like an insider when I connect with other outsiders -- and that is kind of what I want to do with music. Connect with other outsiders, whether aspiring or established artists; music creators or music lovers. I want to encourage other outsiders that they are not alone and that being an outsider is actually a good thing! Without outsiders, we would not have creativity or growth! Thank you for this video. RU-vid needs more honest content like this. ❤
