Lillard's RAP Career Boomin' and Major Labels Interested

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  1. KeepOnRollin

    KeepOnRollin Well-Known Member

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    Yah, TMZ but quote is from Dame's agent at least.

    http://www.tmz.com/2016/05/24/damian-lillard-nba-rap/#ixzz49bGJtUt6

     
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    So here's the problem...... musicians tour. That's how they make money. Touring takes up a lot of time.

    I don't have any problem with Dame making music. I've listened to his stuff and he's pretty good. If he were to sign with a label, how could he possibly find the time to tour? Or would he just not tour?
     
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    His touring is him being an NBA player. He'll probably do really sporadic dates... makes the concerts that much more hype.
     
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    Most musicians don't have jobs that pay extremely well like Damian does and that's not even mentioning his endorsement deals that only really top musicians could get. He doesn't need to tour much because he doesn't actually need to make a ton of money from music. I doubt he cares much about that at all. And obviously any label that signed him would have to take that into account.
     
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    Monetarily, you're right, but I think touring also builds your esteem. People want to see you live. It's part of the music experience.
     
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    That's why I think he'll do really sporadic tour dates... He doesn't need the "esteem" as much, and the "clout" of going to see Dame live in something other than a basketball game has a TON of appeal... in this case less is more.
     
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    He makes more money off hoops than he would ever from touring. I could see him hitting some offseasom music festivals though or doing a cameo here and there
     
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    Ugh.











    <lights fuse, runs away, giggling maniacally>
     
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    You should see the box of 8-Tracks in his car. Takes up damn near the whole back seat.
     
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    Musician?!? I thought he just rapped?

    ( Beat you to it @HomerLovesKoolAid )
     
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    You say that like it's a bad thing.
     
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    So he'll only have concerts every now and then?

    FEAST OR FAMINE!
     
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    Nope. Kyuss, Queensryche, Sammy Hagar, Monster Magnet, and The Bothy Band.
     
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    Does he have to make money from music? I think the answer is "no" to that. But to be pro, you should be distributed professionally. Let the majors do that, and then you can put that CD or whatever in a frame and call it good. It's not like he's Latrell Spreewell.
     
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    You like the new Ryche with LaTorre on vox?
     
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    Nah, you belong there for assuming that's not some annoying white guy DJ because that's exactly how the people Jammin 95.5 sounded.

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    Haven't heard more than a few seconds of it, what do you think of it?
     
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