Hollywood or Hardly-Good?

When u first start out, just getting someone to let you get behind a mic is a HUGE obstacle…time is money and most producers, engineers and studio owners aren’t gonna give away free time or waste  tracks on you if they’re not sure you can deliver something thats profitable. Its wack, but understandable…well if you’ve been perserverant you’ve passed that, been building your catalog, makin greats contacts and you’re name is kinda buzzing…Here comes you’re next obstacle:
You’re done being in the studio just cuz its fun, and you’re tired of writing songs just to prove you can do it:

HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR TALENT A CAREER???

I love being in the studio, but not more than i love my crib so i dont waste time behind the mic. Think of it this way: the more time u waste bullshittin the less sleep u get. ( if you’re like me, you’ll wanna get some good sleep) 
Its time to be strategic:
Make a list of the producer you work great with, the ones you dont work well with, and then a wishlist of the producers you really want to get to…
Be honest and fair, and dont make it personal it should be based on which producers you gel with and whose tracks inspire your craft the most

(so if you aint feelin someone cuz he/she called you out on a wack lyric and you been holding a grudge but the songs always end up comin out hot, get over yourself and put that person on the right list, you egomaniac!)

Now go over in your mind what your goals are…
“Am I an R&B writer or can i write every style of music?”
“Which artists do my style of songs fit best?”
“Which producers that I work with seem to have the most potential for success?”

This should help to narrow that list. 

GROWING UP, SAYING NO
Here’s the tough part - without burning bridges or being rude you’ve gotta start focusing in on the producers that you feel will guarantee you the best songs, and the best chance of selling ur material. if you choose right, the work you do with these producers will allow you to get to the producers on your wishlist!

The more your name spreads the more people will want to work with you, but  it is impossible to please everybody.  so its up to you to pick  and choose  your schedule. 
Folks are gonna say your Hollywood when you tell them  no, or when they hear you’re doing bigger and better things without them.  But you gotta ask yourself  are they mad cuz u really did something wrong or just because they dont wanna see you succeed without them? 

Are they mad cuz you are really Hollywood or can they not see that the work y’all did wasHardly Good? 

Remember this, people will ALWAYS say your an asshole or a bitch when they dont get what they want…but thats NOT you’re problem, its theirs -you cant please everyone…

So focus on the producers that have been getting you recognition and keep the hits coming…the world is bound ot catch on soon…and if all goes well, the folk that hated on u will be inspired by your success and put in their own work to get to your level…if not, TO DAMN BAD!!

8 DAYS A WEEK
Dont force yourself to be in the studio just to say you were there…its okay to take a day off… sometimes you need a day or two or three, fuck it, a week even to clear your brain and come up with new ideas.  Stick to that list of dope producers and go as much as they can fit you in… if they can’t…THERES NO POINT ON GOIN BACK TO WORK WITH THE BULLSHIT ONES cuz now everyone is watching to see what you do and you dont wanna be associated with wack records do you? no- so be wise where, and with whom you do your work.  

Think of it like you’re Brad Pitt, or Julia Roberts- if you’re known for producing Oscar worthy material dont get caught in movies like Gigli or Catwoman…ya dig?

That doesnt mean you should close yourself off to new and upcoming producers that may be excellent, just be very sure of “every lil step you take” (bobby brown circa 1988 lol!)
This isn’t an excuse to get Hollywood, its a reminder that its ok to leave somethings behind in order to grow…

but be wise… every song counts now