Honesty and hating, there’s difference? I don’t know if this is a fair question but I’ll ask anyway. I will probably also answer it by the end of the day. My question is how much does it cost to tell the truth? I’m asking so because I’ve noticed that in this era we live in once you say the truth you are described as a hater or someone who doesn’t understand a situation or just a plain enemy of progress. It seems like my generation and everyone prefers to be lied to. Where did we go wrong? I know that people back in the days used to appreciate criticism because my grandfather once told me that if you do something and everyone “loves” it or doesn’t mind fault in it, you didn’t do something right. This is a culture that is mostly practised in the entertainment industry. I swear if you suggest to an artist that they need more studio time because their music still needs to be polished to become perfect is like signing a death sentence. Like I care so much about you, I see the talent in you and how far they could go that is why I would say that but no. It’s plain hate. When I write a review of an event that was poorly organized it is even worse. Why is it hard for someone to understand that the lighting at their event wasn’t bright enough and I couldn’t take good pictures?
At the end of the day people need to understand that there is a lot that can be learned from mistakes. I remember being smacked by my dad for not making my bed but how would I have known that it’s not ok to leave the bed unmade had he not told me? I just want people to understand that you can’t be mad at a journalist for writing what happened at your event that you planned with so much time and effort. It is the only way to grow. If fiev people are telling you that something you are doing is wrong then you need to look at yourself. And no, journalists don’t want to be celebrities. We are just doing our job. No more hating, let’s be honest and lets be real.
Next time you bring me an album to review make sure you can handle the truth. The truth will piss you off yeah but it shall set you free.
June Shimuoshili