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The soft glow of the morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a warm golden light across the studio apartment. Arell stirred from his slumber, blinking away the remnants of sleep as he slowly became aware of his surroundings.
Stretching his arms above his head, Arell let out a contented sigh. It had been a long day yesterday. But now, as he basked in the quiet tranquility of the morning, he felt a sense of satisfaction wash over him.
Rolling over in bed, Arell eyes searched the system. And there it was, a message that caught his eye and sent a thrill of excitement coursing through him.
[Congratulations!]
[You've reached one million listeners!]
Arell quickly navigated to the quest details, being left star struck at what he had seen.
Active Quest
Mission: You're A Prodigy Act Like It
Description: Reach a specific view count on your latest song and craft five outstanding tracks within a week to showcase your prodigious talent.
Create 5: +50 rated songs (Incomplete) (6 Days Remaining) (4 Remaining)
Acheive Three Million Listeners (Incomplete) (Current: 1,712,317)
Rewards:
Music Inspiration Package
60-85 Rated Song Structure
"Its Time To Go Viral" <Limited Status> (Current Fame and Buzz Reaches that of a mainstream Artist for a limited time period)
A smile spread across Arell's face as he read the message. He had done it. He had reached a million listeners on his latest song, a milestone that he had only dreamed of achieving. But as he continued to read the quest details, his shock only grew. He had blown past one million listeners and was already well on his way to achieving the next milestone of three million.
The realization hit him like a bolt of lightning.
With trembling hands, Arell reached for his phone, his heart racing with anticipation. He opened up twitter and began scrolling through his feed, his eyes scanning for any mention of his music.
And there it was, a video posted by none other than Rich Homie Quan himself. In the video, Quan and Young Thug could be seen vibing to Granny Crib, Blue Balenciagas and Loyalty Ties.
Arell's jaw dropped in disbelief. Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug, two of the biggest names in the music industry, were listening to his music. This was significant. What does Geoffrey think of this? He wondered.
As he watched the video, Arell felt a surge of pride and gratitude wash over him. To see his music being embraced by artists as big as these two, it was a feeling unlike any other.
With a sense of urgency, Arell grabbed his phone and dialed Geoffrey's number. As he waited for him to pick up, he couldn't help but replay the video in his mind.
"Hey, Geoffrey, you won't believe what just happened," Arell exclaimed eagerly as soon as Geoffrey answered the call. "Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug were listening to my music. They even posted a video of themselves vibing to it on social media."
There was a brief pause on the other end of the line before Geoffrey responded. "Arell, that's incredible news." he stated "Those are two huge names in Atlanta. This could be a game-changer for your career."
Arell couldn't help but grin from ear to ear at Geoffrey's words. "But it also got me thinking, Geoffrey. It seems so easy for mainstream artists to make music blow up. Do you think it's just because their songs are good, or is there more to it than that?"
Geoffrey paused for a moment, considering Arell's question carefully. "It's a combination of factors, Arell," he explained. "Of course, having good music is essential."
Arell nodded thoughtfully as Geoffrey spoke, absorbing his words. "I see what you mean," he said, his mind racing with possibilities. "But it's still amazing to think that they even noticed my music in the first place."
Geoffrey chuckled softly, his voice filled with wisdom. "Absolutely, Arell. It's a testament to your hard work. But just be aware, they probably posted that video to get in your good graces."
Arell's brow furrowed in thought as he considered Geoffrey's warning.
"Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug," Geoffrey continued, his tone taking on a more serious note, "I wouldn't be surprised if they're already thinking about signing you to their label, Rich Gang. That won't work since you're planning on creating you're own label, won't it?"
Arell nodded, releasing a deep sigh, this was a problem he'd have to carefully manuever around. "How can I politely decline their offer without burning any bridges?"
Geoffrey paused for a moment, considering Arell's question carefully. "It's important to express gratitude for the opportunity they're presenting while respectfully declining," he advised. "You could thank them for their interest in your music and explain that you're currently committed to pursuing your own independent path in the industry."
Arell nodded thoughtfully, taking in Geoffrey's advice. "That makes sense. I definitely don't want to offend them or close any doors for potential collaborations in the future."
"Exactly," Geoffrey replied with a reassuring smile. "Being honest and respectful in your response is key. And who knows? They might even respect your decision and offer support for your independent endeavors."
Arell absorbed Geoffrey's advice, feeling grateful for his guidance. "Thanks, Geoffrey. I'll definitely keep that in mind when I talk to them," he said, his mind already forming a plan for how to navigate the situation.
As the conversation shifted, Arell's excitement resurfaced as he shared the news about Aisha's involvement in their clothing idea. "Guess what, Geoffrey? Aisha's on board with our clothing brand idea," he shared.
Geoffrey responded with genuine delight. "That's fantastic news, Arell. Having her on will be good, she works at a clothing store not so? She'll be more useful than Kenny and Malik."
Arell chuckled softly at Geoffrey's comment. "Yeah, she does. Her insights will definitely be valuable," he agreed.
Geoffrey then transitioned into discussing the practical aspects of launching their clothing brand. "I've been working on lining up workers and materials to start," he informed Arell. "But we'll need to attend some meetings and save up some funds to get things going."
Feeling reassured by Geoffrey's words, Arell concluded the call with a sense of purpose. "Thanks, Geoffrey," he said.
"Definitely, Arell. I'll talk to you soon," Geoffrey replied before ending the call.
With a renewed sense of focus, Arell set his sights on his next task: calling Maya. He needed to arrange their studio session.
Arell hesitated for a moment before dialing Maya's number. He couldn't shake the feeling of unease about her persistent insistence on getting involved in his industry connections.
However, he also recognized her talent and the value she would bring with her knowledge on music. With a sigh, he pressed the call button and waited for her to pick up.
"Maya, it's Arell," he greeted as soon as she answered the call.
"Hey, Arell! What's up?" Maya's voice came through the line, filled with energy and enthusiasm.
"I was thinking we could schedule our studio session for later today," Arell suggested.
"Sounds good to me! I'm free at two. Does that work for you?" Maya replied eagerly.
"Yeah, that works for me," Arell confirmed.
"Perfect! I'll be there," Maya exclaimed.
As they finalized the plans for their studio session, Arell couldn't help but feel a twinge of apprehension about Maya's eagerness to be involved in his music career. He hoped she wouldn't push too hard to get involved with his industry connections, especially if she saw the video with Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug.
With the plans set for the studio session, Arell let out a sigh of relief, deciding to check on how his songs were doing. He opened up his different music streaming platforms and navigated to his artist dashboard. Scrolling through the metrics, he noted the number of streams and views on his latest tracks.
Loyalty Ties had far surpassed one million, Granny Crib had gained one hundred thousand views, however it was Blue Balenciaga that suprised him, the song had reached four hundred thousands views within the two days its been released.
Arell couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement as he saw the impressive numbers.
As he delved deeper into the analytics, Arell took note of the demographic data and engagement metrics. He analyzed the geographical locations where his music was gaining traction, as well as the age groups and gender demographics of his audience.
The insights he gained from the analytics would be valuable in shaping his future marketing strategies and targeting specific audience segments. 'Knowledge to pass of to Geoffrey' He mused.
Feeling encouraged by the positive response to his music, Arell made a mental note to continue promoting his tracks and engaging with his fans on social media.
With a sense of purpose, Arell closed his artist dashboard and opened up Twitter on his phone..
As he scrolled through his mentions, he hoped to see more reactions to his music. It was a surreal feeling to know that his music was being noticed and he could only wonder how much more his viewership would increase by if he got the reward from the system which would grant him the buzz of a mainstream artist.
As he scrolled he spotted several tweets referencing the video.
"@ATLBuzz:" Watch here. Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan seen reacting to up and coming artist, Arell Rose [Video]"
Arell's heart skipped a beat as he read the tweet from @ATLBuzz. With a grateful smile, Arell retweeted the post, adding a simple caption:
"Just grateful for the love 🙏 #ArellRose #Grateful"
As he continued scrolling, Arell came across another tweet that caught his attention:
"@MusicLoversMag:" Arell Rose's music is the vibe we've been waiting for. Keep blessing our ears!
Impressed by the genuine enthusiasm in the tweet, Arell liked and retweeted it, adding a comment of appreciation:
"Thank you for the kind words! Means the world 🌟 #ArellRose"
Arell continued scrolling through his Twitter mentions, soaking in the positive feedback and support.
"@IHeartManiacs:" @RichHomieQuan Dawg you put me onto game
"@AtlantaUrbanBeats:" Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan vibing to Arell Rose is everything!
"@Lord_of_darkness99:" Arell Rose is about to take over the game. Calling it now. Might be a Industry plant tho. Just sayin
"@HipHopHeads: Arell Rose got that heat! Salute to @RichHomieQuan and @YoungThug for recognizing talent. #RealrecogniseReal #HipHopHeads #ArellRose"
"@BronBronSon:" Blue Balenciaga got me vibing all day. Shoutout to @ArellRose for the music
"@MetroBoomin:" Why you gatekeeping niggas from me thug…lol.
Arell's eyes widened as he read the tweet from "@MetroBoomin." He did a double take, recognizing the name instantly. Metro Boomin, one of the most prominent producers in the industry, had mentioned him in a tweet.
"Yo, yo, yo, that's crazy!" Arell exclaimed, jumping up from his bed with excitement. The realization that someone of Metro Boomin's stature had acknowledged him sent a surge of adrenaline through his veins.
With a grin stretching from ear to ear, Arell quickly composed himself and replied to Metro Boomin's tweet:
"@MetroBoomin Haha, appreciate the love, man! Let's link up and make some magic happen 🔥🙏"
"That's crazy!" he exclaimed again, unable to shake off the exhilaration.
Heading towards his makeshift workout area in the corner of his room, Arell was filled with a renewed sense of determination.
However, a voice interrupted him.
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