Shantaia’s Rise: The Untold Story Behind the Country’s Hottest New Voice Ready to Shake Up the Scene
SWAGGER: What’s been the most unexpected challenge on your path as an artist?
Shantaia: To be completely honest, money. As an artist, it feels like pretty much everyone else around you can count on getting paid except for yourself. I’ve had to work really hard to keep my head above water. I grew up good, but my family doesn’t come from money. My parents are middle class, hard workers, but I do feel this has given me the tools to be the hardest working person in the room. I think when you’re growing up saying “I want to be an artist”, it isn’t until later that you realize it isn’t a cheap industry to be in. The other challenge I think I’ve had to overcome is not everyone is going to be your cheerleader and your friend in this business, and that’s okay. You have to find your people who will cheer you on while you cheer them on, and drown out the rest of the noise and distraction.
Post Comment