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This is a story of how a regular kid coming out of high school got signed by @ChrisZarou( @logic301's manager) in only 5 months, all while battling with depression.
Here are lessons on putting yourself out there, the power of the internet and pursuing your passion.
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Here are lessons on putting yourself out there, the power of the internet and pursuing your passion.
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1/ The story starts on May 1st 2020 when @damienmusic posts his first video on TikTok.
In most of his videos, as with this video, he shares his battles with depression and anxiety, as well as his previous bad relationships through his original songs.
https://www.tiktok.com/@.damien/video/6897068028458994949?sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6898856413906519557&is_from_webapp=1
In most of his videos, as with this video, he shares his battles with depression and anxiety, as well as his previous bad relationships through his original songs.
https://www.tiktok.com/@.damien/video/6897068028458994949?sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6898856413906519557&is_from_webapp=1
2/ Basically, as his bio mentions, he is literally converting pain into poetry through his music.
I love this because by putting himself on the internet, it allows other people that are feeling the same way to know they're not alone.
I love this because by putting himself on the internet, it allows other people that are feeling the same way to know they're not alone.
3/ Throughout the summer keeps on publishing 2-3 videos per week on TikTok.
Most of the time, it's a simple video of him rapping one of his verses in a car.
https://www.tiktok.com/@.damien/video/6837665075529075973?sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6898856413906519557&is_from_webapp=1
Most of the time, it's a simple video of him rapping one of his verses in a car.
https://www.tiktok.com/@.damien/video/6837665075529075973?sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6898856413906519557&is_from_webapp=1
4/ At the same time, @blakeir (a VC who invested in @Nadeshot from @100Thieves) stumbles upon Damien's TikTok and see's potential in him (and his music).
He then sends Damien's profile to @ChrisZarou (of Visionary group and Logic's manager) to see what he thinks.
He then sends Damien's profile to @ChrisZarou (of Visionary group and Logic's manager) to see what he thinks.
He eventually starts blowing up on TikTok.
Some of his videos getting 1M+ views and even grabs the attention of @jasonderulo.
Some of his videos getting 1M+ views and even grabs the attention of @jasonderulo.
6/ A few months later...
Visionary Music Group (ChrisZarou's record label) announces that Damien is their newest member Exploding head. https://twitter.com/blakeir/status/1328466066134142981
Visionary Music Group (ChrisZarou's record label) announces that Damien is their newest member Exploding head. https://twitter.com/blakeir/status/1328466066134142981
7/ Damien was able to channel his struggles into his passion for music and got rewarded for putting himself out there and sharing his ups and downs.
Yes, there's luck involved, but I believe that if you continue sharing your work, people won't be able to ignore you for long.
Yes, there's luck involved, but I believe that if you continue sharing your work, people won't be able to ignore you for long.
8/ I'm already a huge fan and can't wait for more of his music to be released.
If you want to say that you knew @damienmusic before he blew up, check out his first single, Catch Me.
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If you want to say that you knew @damienmusic before he blew up, check out his first single, Catch Me.
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