Inside the Playbook: Nick Raphael on The Harsh Truth About Why Your Music Isn’t Working

In this episode, Nick Raphael gets real about one of the biggest misconceptions in the music industry: talent alone doesn’t break artists. Effort does.

We explore why consistent output, audience building, and a clear narrative are just as important as the music itself. From early-stage grind to honest assessments of follower counts and streams, Nick lays out what readiness really looks like.

With stories of Adele, Sam Smith, and Frank Ocean, this episode is a blueprint for anyone trying to turn skill into success.

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