THE 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week welcomed Domelipa, Mario Bautista, Marko, Sophia Talamas and Yeri Mua for a discussion on the synergies between content creation and music.
Moderated by Mexican influencer Kunno, the five speakers shared key tips for those social media personalities who want to become music artists. Read the best quotes from each below.
Building a fan base
“That approach from the ground up with my followers opened the door for me. That closeness to my fans is what opened doors for me, especially in music. When I released my song 'Chupon', people fell in love with singer Yeri Mua. I feel like music today, no matter what, has to be connected to social media.” — YERI MUA
Finding balance
“Si no fuera por el apoyo de mi familia y mi equipo, no sabría where I would be. Tienes que saber escoger priorities. Todo es balancer a como puedas. Yo estudié música since childhood, but I never thought that it was possible to be an artist, and thanks to the networks, I stopped making videos and creating a loyal audience, I could get there.” — SOFIA TALAMAS
Being true to yourself
“If people are following you for the reason they followed you, you can't just suddenly make the switch. If I had only done music, it would have been a lot more complicated because people follow me because I'm Dome the TikToker, not because I'm a Dome singer. You have to accommodate them, but keep doing what they liked in the first place.” — DOMELIPA
Dealing with Haters
“The hate thing is part of the business and you have to live with it. You have to accept it because you can't escape it. It is very important to have someone on your team who can help you with your mental health. It works for the music and for the people in the audience who read social media 24 hours a day.” — MARK
Counting your blessings
“The pandemic made me think about what was happening to my music. I felt confused, I didn't know what was going to happen and suddenly everything stopped. I felt anxious about work and responsibilities, but talking to my psychologist, he asked me: 'is everyone good in your family'? It changed the way I look at life. We don't see beautiful things, the simple fact of getting up and seeing that our loved ones are still alive. This changed the course of my life forever. I want to make music with good messages that have emotion and connection.” — MARIO BAUTISTA
Latin Music Week coincides with the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards airing Sunday, October 20 on Telemundo. It will be available simultaneously on Universo, Peacock and the Telemundo app and in Latin America and the Caribbean through Telemundo Internacional.
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