Navigating the music industry is never easy, and for many artists, balancing personal life with the demands of creating music is a constant challenge. Rising Rapper, OffTheFanta has faced this struggle head-on throughout his career, yet he continues to find ways to pursue his passion while managing daily responsibilities. OffTheFanta shares, “I’ve faced numerous challenges over the course of my music career, but one that stands out to me is balancing my personal life with rapping. I find it’s difficult to go about my daily routine and find enough time to rap consistently, which I wish I had all the time in the world to do. This is a challenge that I’ve always dealt with when making music, but I have been able to manage and find time to make music.”
OffTheFanta shares, “A typical day for me when I’m working on a new project is first getting energy by getting a good breakfast in me, going about any other things I have to do like classes, then at night punching in some bars on beats of my liking. I like to punch my bars in a lot of the time, and I find this creative process works best for me. I’m usually straight to it, and if I’m in the mood, I’ll just get behind the mic and record as many tracks as I can.”
OffTheFanta also emphasizes the importance of networking for aspiring artists. He shares, “If I had to give a piece of advice to other rappers trying to break into the industry like myself, I’d have to tell them that networking is key to success in music. Without strong connections and good people surrounding you, it’s way harder to go anywhere with this music stuff. It makes a world of difference having people aside you who can steer your career in the right direction, and I think with networking, you can do great things in the music scene.” He further states, “Another thing I’d tell them to do is to just have fun with their craft, as there really isn’t a point in making music if you’re not enjoying it.” Through his candid reflections, OffTheFanta highlights both the challenges and rewards of a career in music. His dedication to balancing life and creativity, coupled with his emphasis on networking and enjoying the craft, offers valuable insight for aspiring rappers and music enthusiasts alike.