Every creative today feels pressure to stay visible.
Make music. Post content. Market yourself. Trend online. Build a brand. Repeat.
That nonstop pressure is exactly what Slick Stuart says is pushing many creatives into trying to become everything at once.
The Ugandan DJ shared the thoughts on X while speaking about the difference between songwriting and performing, arguing that the two should not always go together.
Not everyone who writes hot songs is supposed to be the artiste too. Songwriting and performing are like two different jobs sharing the same spot.
According to Slick Stuart, some people create their best work quietly behind the scenes without needing fame attached to it.
The real confusion starts once creatives begin measuring success through visibility instead of the work itself.
The problem starts when people try to wear every hat at once. Writer, artiste, content creator, marketer, superstar, therapist, motivational speaker… Slow down.
And before ending the message, Slick Stuart left creatives with something bigger to think about.
Are you trying to be known or are you trying to create? Your answer changes the deals you take, the people around you, and the path you build.