What It Actually Costs to Be an Artist Today — India Shawn

India Shawn (IG: @indiashawn) is a silky smooth R&B artist based in Los Angeles, California. Her journey through the realms of music has been a testament to her artistry and authenticity. She has emerged as a powerhouse in the music industry, captivating audiences with her mesmerizing voice and heartfelt lyrics – drawing inspiration from a diverse range of genres, including R&B, soul, and hip-hop. Her notable collaborations include working with Chris Brown, 6lack, Diddy, Anderson Paak, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and many more… Additionally, she was a prominent voice in Kanye West’s Sunday Service Choir. India’s music reflects her life experiences, emotions, and a celebration of the human spirit. Her lyrics delve into themes of love, self-discovery, and empowerment, resonating with listeners on a profound level. Check out her latest critically acclaimed project titled “Before We Go (Deeper)” released in 2022.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS //

+ How she is a reluctant veteran of the music industry 😊in that she has experienced many high highs and low lows throughout the years of her career in entertainment

+ India once being on a video shoot where she was asked to basically be naked and her enduring a learning lesson of not listening to her intuition and putting her foot down

+ Escaping competition through authenticity

+ Newly parting ways with her record label, Epic Records,and the freedom and anxiety that are showing up for her in the process

+ Growing up in church first gave her the inklings to wantto be an artist

+ The consistent unpredictability of following a path inarts and entertainment

+ How even if she doesn’t pursue singing professionally, she will always take comfort in knowing that she’ll always be singing for the rest of her life

+ The sacrifices made in pursuing the life of an artist /creative

+ Having to get a job postmating / instacarting aftermultiple album releases and being terrified about being seen while doing these jobs because of people thinking of her as a failed musician

+ Being randomly selected to be part of Kanye West’s Sunday Service choir

+ Collaborating with Bruno Mars, 6lack and Anderson Paak all early in their careers

+ Meeting and collaborating with her hero Stevie Wonder

+ When we outgrow friendships, we aren’t breaking up with that person, but rather, we are breaking up with a part of ourselves we’ve outgrown

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