taking criticism from "lesser" artists/producers

[RigorMortis]

Sometimes I dont please anyone, but myself

thats called masturbation son.

 

[afriquedeluxe]

imo, your just being salty

valid opinions can come from people who are great or just flat out wack... i try not to put too much weight on a persons skill or their own work for this reason, because that can greatly cloud your ability to receive what can be a valid opinion.

at the end of the day it's all about sifting the wheat from the chaff; even your gut instinct requires objectivity on your part.

its a hard thing to accept though... i get an occasional criticism that makes me say, "what the fuck?" and sometimes i'll make an attempt to apply it, and sometimes i'll dismiss it- it all depends on if i think it furthers my music.

certain people destroy their on credibility. for example, a few years ago, this cat told me he didnt like the "piano" in this beat i made. there wasn't anything resembling a piano- the part he called a piano as unmistakably a flute, by miles. there was nothing remotely piano like about it. his credibility went to the gutter at that point. that said, some peoples critique come with a grain of salt.

besides, whose to say what "par" is? i hear some of the worst shit get high praise
some people swear by andre nicotina but i can't find a solitary redeeming thing about his work

I can relate to the piano thing. I had a rapper at one time say I need to add a bassline, when clearly, it was already there.

 

[2GooD Productions]

thats called masturbation son.

Oh, so it is!!

 

[Svenghali]

Maybe im salty...???

Discuss…

U might be a lil' salty Class. It's just an opinion and everybody's got one. Although, I can relate to what you're sayin'. Are you satisfied with the level and the quality of work you're puttin' out? That's really what matters. Real recognize real homie.