You didn't hear from him until 1997 because his label was afraid of Vanilla Ice backlash. Similar to the Baha Men, Kid Rock had people who believed he had star power enough to keep him around for a while. They believed it was just a matter of time before the public was ready to see what he had to offer. Yes, one person can make a difference in your music career. Somebody within the industry who really believes in you is the best friend you can have.
Music is important, but there are a lot of other factors in consider as well.
Remember, the music industry is based on music. We can't do it without the musicians and we're always looking for good material from people that work hard. Stick to creating good music as well as being professional. You shouldn't have a difficult time finding somebody who believes in you enough to take you under their wing. HERE David Hooper is the founder of Mind Kontrol Records and Kathode Ray Music , an artist development organization specializing in promotion and marketing of independent musicians and bands.