Dancehall singer Alexander Bagonza, popularly known as A Pass, has recently shared some valuable advice for fans and the music industry, emphasizing the importance of allowing upcoming artists to develop at their own pace rather than rushing them into staging concerts based on a single hit song.
The advice comes in the wake of underwhelming results from recent concerts by young artists Acidic Vokoz and Mudra D Viral. Both artists, despite their burgeoning popularity, faced disappointing turnout at their respective shows, which were held on the same dates but at different venues.
Acidic Vokoz, who ambitiously organized a concert at one of the country’s largest venues, struggled to fill the seats, while Mudra D Viral’s event attracted a modest crowd but still fell short of expectations.
In a recent interview, A Pass, who has released several hit songs but has yet to stage his own concert, shared his perspective on the matter. He explained that he is taking his time to prepare thoroughly for a solo concert, which he plans to stage next year. His aim is to ensure that his event will be well-organized and successful.
A Pass advised fans and industry stakeholders to allow emerging artists the time to hone their craft and build their following organically. He cautioned against the pressure to perform concerts prematurely, as it can lead to disappointing results and potential setbacks for the artists.
“You keep lying to these young artists. You put them up in the elevator to the topmost floor instead of going up the stairs and getting to learn how long it takes to work and the challenges you might face on your way up,” A Pass said. “In the same way, you hype these people to use the elevator, that is the same speed they will use to meet their demise. It is better to go through the right steps, fail sometimes, and get called out for singing rubbish until they get it right; with this, these artists will improve.”
A Pass’s insights highlight the importance of patience and proper preparation in the music industry, advocating for a more measured approach to career development for new artists.