There’s a quiet, painful truth in this industry. One that rarely gets said aloud:Musicians are almost always the last to eat.
We’re the ones who write the songs, sing the pain, capture the moments, soundtrack your memories. Yet somehow, in the grand scheme of things, we’re often the poorest, the most overlooked, and the most underpaid in the entire chain. And that’s not me complaining, it’s just the reality.
Look around. DJs are earning. Event organizers are earning. Platforms are earning. Influencers are earning. Even brands who use music in ads are earning.
But the artist? The one who creates the very thing that fuels these industries? More often than not, they’re the ones struggling to pay rent.
In our part of the world, especially, it’s even worse. The myth of “making it” in music rarely matches the reality. The gigs are few and far between. The sponsors are sparse. The promises never match the payouts.
We thought streaming would be our salvation. The pitch was beautiful: “Now anyone can upload their music and reach the world.” But they forgot to tell us the fine print –the world pays pennies per stream. I’ve had albums online for years. Streams trickle in. But the income? It’s barely enough to cover a month’s phone bill, let alone fund a life, a career, or a future.
Music is everywhere, yet somehow musicians remain invisible when it’s time to share the wealth.
Think about it:
Life itself is wrapped in music.
Your first dance. Your wedding. Your heartbreak. Your happiest day. Your loneliest night. The party you’ll never forget. The funeral where you cried your hardest.
Music was there. Holding the moment. Shaping it. Giving it color and depth.
Bars are rated by the music they play. Events are judged by the soundtrack they carry. Brands build entire campaigns around songs. Yet the very people who create these soundtracks are treated as afterthoughts.
Music is one of the most powerful forces on earth, but for those of us who make it, it often feels like a thankless pursuit.
That’s why I’ve made a decision. A philosophical one. A practical one. A defiant one.
From here on, I’m selling my music directly to the people who care. Directly to you.
No middlemen. No gatekeepers. No platforms taking the lion’s share.
My new single “Juan-A-Jay” is available now, exclusively on https://p2p.ianjazzi.com
This isn’t just about a song. It’s about a statement.
It’s about reclaiming value. About reminding people that behind the music they love is a human being, a creator who deserves to be supported in real, tangible ways.
When you buy directly from me, you’re not just buying music.
You’re investing in independence.
You’re funding creativity.
You’re giving life to future songs.
If you’ve ever wondered how to really support an artist you believe in, this is it.
Let’s rewrite the rules together.
Let’s make sure music — and the people who make it — can thrive again.
Buy my new single, “Juan-A-Jay,” now from https://p2p.ianjazzi.com and be part of the change.