Artist and über-producer Pharrell Williams took to the stage at MidemNet today, for an interview conducted by Cornerstone co-CEO Rob Stone. The topics: how artists can engage their fans in the digital era, and the potential of musicians and brands joining forces. To paraphrase the N.E.R.D. song: you can’t be him, he’s a rock star! But what has he got to say?
So true, so many people concentrate on one thing, and one thing only. An example would be music, people listen to only hip-hop because they probably want to go on to be an rap artist, but not knowing inspiration comes form all sorts of music. That’s a very basic example but its true, I always try to be open minded and learn new stuff accept new things and attitudes. Who I am today is basically a reflection of everything I’ve seen, learn and experienced over the years, and I love to experience these new things and absorb the knowledge they have to offer.
Really nice tips! Learned allot, can’t wait on other parts.
Love the point made about having an idea and being too rigid about how you want it to happen, I always tell people I leave room open for possibilities good or bad.
I also like what he said about not believing an idea so much that you think it will work 100% certainty, some people create ideas that are so far from possible. I personally always keep it withing my reach and when I say so I don’t mean limiting myself but more of being realistic and atleast making moves towards making it reality.