Talent alone is not enough to make you successful in any career. You need passion and dedication to hone your craft and be unique. Music star Gushy says you must find a way to stay on top of the trends in your industry if you want to remain relevant.
As a rap artist, Gushy knows that first hand. Rap music and the hip-hop culture at large influence a lot of things in society. It is, therefore, a fast-paced and ever-changing space that needs a lot of agility to maneuver. With new artists joining the scene every day, Gushy knew early on that he couldn’t afford to relax.
From the first moment, Gushy set out to do rap music differently from the rest. An avid fan of the UK rap scene, he knew sex, money, fame, drugs, and fallouts with friends were popular topics explored by many artists. Besides being highly creative, Gushy is a deep thinker too, and he knew fans would appreciate a different approach to these topics.
Gushy found a different approach with his single “Cheeky Spendings.” It was a vibey song that explored the superficiality of modern life as depicted on social media platforms. Gushy took his time blending a catchy beat that would hook an audience and smooth, well-thought-out lyrics that gave the song an authentic feel.
“Cheeky Spendings” debuted on the major music platform GRM Daily and attracted a lot of love from fans and other creators. The single also gained Gushy recognition from veterans of the rap scene. He says, “I’ve noticed a lot more people acknowledging my breakthrough and even some respected names in the music industry getting in touch with me to work on future projects with them.”
That recognition has done a lot for Gushy’s self-confidence. He used to be reserved and dependent on other people in the beginning of his career, but that has now changed. With mentoring from those ahead of him in the industry, his confidence has grown and made him a better artist.
Gushy possesses the unique ability to sing in different languages, which he wants to explore further. He looks forward to collaborating with foreign artists and building an international fanbase as well. In the meantime, he is focusing on his craft and building his UK fanbase.
Releasing a hit single during a global pandemic has also encouraged Gushy to do more. He sees the period as “a much easier time for an artist to develop their craft and focus on their music wholeheartedly.” He adds, “It’s been such a great chance for me to build a foundation for my music career and I’m glad I’ve used my time efficiently.”
Gushy says, “A lot of unexpected things happen when you have a career in music, so it’s hard to explain things like your next move or your plans for the future. For this reason, I make appropriate plans as time goes on.” Currently, he is working on joint projects with some respected names in the UK rap scene. Although he can’t disclose the details at the moment, he promises to do that on his Instagram soon. He is also working hard to be part of the Wireless Festival when the time is right.
