Odeyinka ODEDIRAN

I finished my first book in 2026 — and it opened my eyes.

I work with artists and also manage projects.

Reading Artist Management for the Music Business by Paul Allen taught me one simple truth:

Talent alone is not enough.

Many creatives think talent will carry them far.

But in real life, structure, planning, and discipline are what keep a career growing.

Artist management is like project management:

You plan.
You organize.
You follow steps.
You think long-term.

When things are well arranged, creativity flows better.

My 2026 goals are simple:
1. Read 20 books
2. Write my own books
3. Release songs that bless people

I’m learning that growth is not luck.

It is intentional.

Legacy does not happen by accident.

#MusicBusiness #ArtistManagement #CreativeGrowth #LearningEveryday #IndependentArtists #Donmaestroy

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

Odeyinka ODEDIRAN

Most upcoming artists think labels sign talent.
That’s the first mistake.
They sign only business.

If you’re serious about music, this carousel will open your eyes to what really matters before any label conversation even starts.

Skip the Carousel

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

Odeyinka ODEDIRAN

Dear Music Artists,
Let’s Talk Streaming Money (No Story)


That $1 your song earns on Spotify or Apple Music is not yours alone.

Here’s the breakdown

On average:
Platforms keep ≈ 30%
Master owner (label/distributor) takes ≈ 58%
Songwriters share ≈ 12% (mechanical + performance)


If:
– you don’t own your masters
– your publishing is not registered
– splits are not clear


And your money will fly past you quietly.


Reality check:

Spotify ≈ 588 streams = $1
Apple Music ≈ 75 streams = $1


Streaming is visibility, not automatic wealth.
Streams without structure = vibes.
Streams with ownership = income.


Nigerian artists must stop chasing numbers and start understanding rights, splits, and ownership.


Knowledge is the new hit record.

I am Donmaestroy.

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

Odeyinka ODEDIRAN

When Don Jazzy said Mavin spent $4–5 million to push Calm Down globally,
and that it can take ₦100 million to break a new artist in Nigeria, many artists felt something heavy drop inside them.


I know this — because I’ve spoken to lots of artists like you.


Some felt small. Some felt unqualified. Some felt like their dream had already ended before it truly began.


Yes, money is part of the reality. But that reality is not absolute.


And I don’t fully agree with the conclusion many people are drawing — you shouldn’t either.


Let me speak to you clearly, as someone who understands this path to an extent.


Heaven did not plant talent in you by mistake. You were trusted with it because you have the capacity to grow it, even when resources are limited.


You may not have the money right now — and that’s okay.


A well-harnessed gift can still bring you before the gatekeepers who hold the keys.
So don’t despise the days of small beginnings.


Keep watering your garden.
In time, your flowers will bloom — and the butterflies will come.


Let me be clear: Money is good. Money speeds things up.


But be patient.
And build properly.


If this message touched you, just know — it was meant for you.
And if this message offends you… it’s not intended.

It’s meant to wake artists up.
— Donmaestroy. #donmaestroy
#MusicCoach
#ArtistDevelopment
#MusicConsultant
#ANR
ArtistManager

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

Odeyinka ODEDIRAN

“Going forward, useful connections will take an artist further than studio sessions alone. Ignore this at your own risk.” — Donmaestroy

Let’s be real — the music game has gatekeepers.
One solid connection can open a door that talent alone will struggle to force for years.

Grinding blindly, sending songs everywhere, and begging for attention only wastes your time and energy.

Build relationships. Get close to the right people.
Work smart, not just hard. #donmaestroy

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Odeyinka ODEDIRAN

I just read Alan McGee’s How to Run an Indie Label…

Now my brain is telling me

“Start your own label today,”

but my bank account is saying “Calm down boss, let’s breathe first.”

Either way, artists… better keep your eyes on me. I’m coming with strategy, passion, and small madness.

Stay tuned

#IndieArtist #MusicHustle #donmaestroy

2 months ago | [YT] | 4

Odeyinka ODEDIRAN

LISTENING AND GIVING FEEDBACK TO YOUR TRACK. DROP YOUR LINKS I WILL LISTEN TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU! #IndependentArtist #MusicFeedback #ArtistSupport #MusicCommunity #DonMaestroy #MusicGrowth #IndieArtist

5 months ago | [YT] | 3

Odeyinka ODEDIRAN

Keep building your community around your music every single day.
Don’t just chase followers — build loyalists.
The ones who feel your art. The ones who stay.
Followers scroll. Loyalists support.
There’s a big difference.

Your music deserves real hearts, not just numbers.
#donmaestroy #MusicWithMeaning #BuildYourTribe #MusicianMindset #CreativeCommunity #RealFansOnly #PurposeOverPressure

6 months ago | [YT] | 1

Odeyinka ODEDIRAN

Keep building your community around your music every single day.
Don’t just chase followers — build loyalists.
The ones who feel your art. The ones who stay.
Followers scroll. Loyalists support.
There’s a big difference.

Your music deserves real hearts, not just numbers.
#donmaestroy #MusicWithMeaning #BuildYourTribe #MusicianMindset #CreativeCommunity #RealFansOnly #PurposeOverPressure

6 months ago | [YT] | 1

Odeyinka ODEDIRAN

Hey you — the musician who’s been pushing hard lately...

You may not have millions of streams (yet),
but you have something greater —
the power to make someone feel. 💛

One real connection is worth more
than a thousand empty plays.

So smile. Breathe.
You're building something real.
Bit by bit. Song by song.

You're doing better than you think.
#donmaestroy #KeepCreating #MusicWithMeaning #SlowGrowthStillCounts #RealConnections #AfroCreative #PurposeOverPressure

6 months ago | [YT] | 2