Addressing My Removed Music Catalog: Why I Deleted 99+ Songs

Why the Industry’s "Default" System is Broken

Removing my 99+ songs was a bold move.

It was an entire music catalog that earned Chartmetric accolades: Top 100K Hip-Hop/Rap Artist in the world, and Top 50K R&B, Soul & Funk Artist in the world.

It was something that had to be done, and I'll explain exactly why.

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It takes guts, glory, and a significant amount of ego deflating to remove an entire music catalog of work that garnered those top artist accolades.

Was I scared? Yes, absolutely!

Did it have to be done? Yeah, without a doubt.

Why I Traded Vanity Metrics for a System

I removed my entire music catalog for many reasons, but the initial obstacles were technical:

  • Over-saturated beat use

  • Quality control issues

  • Expiring beat license agreements

But the most important reason? I had to rebrand and implement a system that will outwork and outperform social media and music streaming platforms.

I don't like having to act out skits or be constantly visible. I prefer creating and sharing the music and marketing it authentically.

I needed a system that doesn't take away from my creative time, but allows me to help other independent artists along the way.

See, if you’re an independent artist, you know that we do it all!

That means I’m a one-person operation, controlling the logistics, the distribution, and the perception of the music.

That's where things got messy.

Rough Drafts vs. Precision Infrastructure

Majority of my 99+ songs were removed in April 2024, with the last three ('Coffee', ‘Long Hair, and 'Loud') following in April 2025.

This wasn't a sudden thought; it was a strategic execution that began years ago.

The removal came from understanding that my online presence was a disaster.

  • My songs were mixed with other artists on streaming platforms, leading to copyright issues and incorrect payouts.

  • The system was merging my work with low-quality artwork and genres, where I was a Hip-Hop/R&B artist being categorized with electric/house genres.

  • I was fighting an uphill battle, taking hits from streaming platform algorithms that were ruining my name and newly implemented brand.

All of this was out of my control.

I was simply an artist sending emails, waiting weeks for support, while my stream traction plummeted, leading to dislikes from listeners who expected electronic/house genres, and not hip-hop, rap, and R&B.

I realized I was fighting broken, automated systems.

As an independent artist, if you don't control your Metadata and SEO, the platforms will categorize you by mistake.

You become a 'temp worker' for an algorithm that doesn't care about your brand.

I took the hits so you can start with a Precision-Engineered Foundation.

Why Ownership is the Only Solution

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I had to ask myself: "Do I accept the mix-ups, or do I do what is necessary for the long-term vision?"

I was genuinely afraid of losing the fans who found my music.

The fans who never pre-saved, never subscribed, and never bought anything. The fear of those vanity metrics (stream and follower counts) dwindling was real.

But I realized that holding onto a broken, diluted system was more damaging than resetting.

The removal of that catalog was removing the 'rough drafts' of my music career.

In executing these past 8 years, I uploaded the rough work, by simply showing up, I received those solid top artist accolades in over-saturated genres.

My music journey taught me the value of integrity, discipline, and using my experiences to redefine my brand.

I know independent artists don't want to lose years of their work fighting automated systems. I took the hits, so you don't have to.

Access the 1% Structural Foundation

The removal of my music catalog was the solution to owning my structure.

I solved and became the solution to the problem I faced. That is why I am now offering you the day-one solution to build your own 1% Structural Foundation without the hassles I faced.

I took the guesswork out of trying to master online presence and distilled it into a straightforward 60-page blueprint you can own today.

This blueprint isn't solely for music artists. It’s for all independent creatives.

The artists willing to build a foundation so great that whatever comes will be used as material to keep building forward.

And yes, this is even for the blue-collars who can take their skill set beyond a job site to the world.

  • My rough drafts (music catalog) led me to becoming a top 1% artist simply by executing.

  • I didn't wait for perfection. I put the work in by doing: learning and applying as I went.

  • This journey led me to Hydrate Your Inner Artist with silent precision, sharing my Blueprint to help you master your online presence: branding, marketing, SEO, and much more.

The 1% Structural Blueprint is for the doer, regardless of who you are or what you do.

It is designed to be implemented repeatedly for any pursuit.

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