The Magical Journey of Creating an Album: From Rejection to Success

TLDRIn this video, the artist shares the story of creating their album, from facing rejection to eventual success. They discuss how they worked with Rick Rubin and their initial doubts about the songs. Ultimately, they overcame obstacles and created a successful album.

Key insights

🎵The artist faced rejection and doubts when presenting their album to Rick Rubin.

Rick Rubin was a crucial part of the artist's previous album and helped them achieve success.

🎶The artist had initially written songs for a different album, but they were ultimately discarded.

🚫Rick Rubin's initial reaction to the artist's album was disbelief.

🎵Despite their own doubts, the artist believed in their work and persisted in creating a successful album.

Q&A

How did the artist feel when presenting their album to Rick Rubin?

The artist faced rejection and doubts when presenting their album to Rick Rubin.

Who is Rick Rubin and what is his role in the artist's career?

Rick Rubin played a significant role in the artist's previous album and helped them achieve success.

What happened to the initial songs that the artist had written?

The artist discarded the initial songs they had written for a different album.

What was Rick Rubin's reaction to the artist's album?

Rick Rubin initially expressed disbelief and did not believe in the artist's album.

Did the artist have doubts about their own work?

Yes, the artist had doubts about their own work but still believed in their abilities.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The artist shares a special moment with the audience and expresses their love and gratitude.

00:07The artist recalls a recent event where they saw the person they love and expressed their love awkwardly.

00:14The artist compliments the interviewer on their introduction and performance at SNL.

00:21The artist talks about their nervousness during live shows and the fear of making mistakes.

00:31The artist recounts a moment of relief and joy after a successful performance on SNL.

01:04The artist congratulates the interviewer on their album and discusses working with Rick Rubin.

01:39The artist reveals that Rick Rubin initially rejected their album, leading to doubts about its quality.

02:07The artist reflects on their journey of believing in themselves and creating a successful album despite doubts.