Inspiration can come from an unlikely source. In this case I was inspired by the South African group, Die Antwoord. I'm serious. Here is why they inspired me and why they should inspire you. They believe in their "art" and are doing music their way which is very strange and unconventional. By today's music standards, they shouldn't exist. The main rapper is a tall,skinny, weird looking dude. The Dj wears a mask on stage. The female singer is short, has a weird haircut and has bad teeth.
But judging by how they perform on stage, you wouldn't know it. They believe that what they are doing is ground breaking and "next level shit". Their belief in their artistic vision has translated into a cult following that now includes me. I wake up ever day singing the shorus: " I got what you want boy ". I admit, it sounds very gay but the chorus is catchy.
In an interview with them, the lead singer, Ninja says that they just wanted to do different music and they never waivered from that vision.
How does that relate to blogging? Well blogging too is an expression of yourself. In a very real sense, bloggers are artists/writers. Too often there is a tendency to get "writer's block" or to doubt the value of our work. I say be like Die Antwoord and re-write your own reality. Believe in your vision, in your art, and don't worry about the critics. Who knows maybe in due time, you too can have a cult following. But if you do get a cult following, No Kool aid please.
I love finding new music talent. You know, music videos killed music once everyone had to be attractive and packageable. The best thing that ever happened was Indie music. I hope the music industry takes a nosedive so real talent and creativity can take over.
ReplyDeleteI like listening to different kinds of music and exploring new talents! Thanks for bringing this group to the spotlight, I'll have to check them out. As for what you wrote about "doubting ourselves" -our work, it's true. Often times, I get caught up on writing for the masses instead of myself. When I write for myself I am happier. And my writing improves. -I promise, if I ever get a cult, I will never, ever serve Kook-aid! No Jim Jones here! ;)
ReplyDeleteHey hey! Glows with reflected glory. Them's Seff Efricans them are! Oooeee. We rock (or rap.. Whatevah!)
ReplyDeleteBTW: Die Antwoord means 'the answer' but you knew that didn't you?
Wow. You didn't make me laugh. You made me think!
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing people talk about them. Personally, it's not my cup of tea but I like the fact that they dress like Chavs.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, the chorus is catchy.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I found them interesting when I first heard about them early this year! Funny, new, fresh!
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