This Is Uncomfortable Dream on a deadline
Feb 15, 2024
Former aspiring pop star Kashy set a deadline to become a music sensation by 25. Despite leaving the industry, a second chance in Hong Kong led to unexpected success. Reflects on childhood, battling illness, and performing at a protest. The power of a signature song and pursuing dreams despite challenges are highlighted in this inspiring journey.
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Kashi's Early Music Struggle
- Kashi Keegan spent his early 20s obsessively pursuing a music career, investing all extra money into studio time despite financial pressure.
- He recorded songs in a cheaply rented converted toilet studio called the "Loop Hole" and uploaded demos online hoping for discovery.
The Deadline to Quit Music
- Kashi gave himself a deadline to quit music by age 25 if he didn't get a break, aware he couldn't financially sustain it.
- Despite writing hundreds of songs, none earned money until he resigned to quit at 25.
Luck Shapes Creative Success
- Creative success depends not just on talent but often on timing and luck, as Kashi's experience shows.
- Despite sustained effort, countless musicians never make a career; the odds are challenging.