Hey everyone! Exams still going on so I gotta make another quickie quickie…

While studying and all one thing popped up in my mind (even though I’m supposed to be concentrating on studies but lets just continue).

Have you noticed the success rate of normal stars vs. stars on from youtube?

For example this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxDlC7YV5is&feature=related

Funny thing is that his video has more hits than Lady Gaga’s version paparazzi. According to news, a record company offered a deal for him as well. I’m guessing because: a) he’s good at singing but mostly because b) the marketing necessary to introduce a new singer is already done. Makes you think doesn’t it.

Oh, and don’t forget Justin Bieber, he started off on youtube and now is chilling with P Diddy in Island Def Jam records.

Other artists, on the other hand, who don’t use youtube to stack up their popularity, tend to go down a much different path.

Years of hard work. Hours on top of hours working everyday. And especially for those who start off in the more suburban areas (ghettos), it gets pretty tough stacking up your ranks.

Is youtube becoming one of the main sources of talent searching and marketing now for big shot companies? Or is just a coincidence? Hmm…

Extra:

Do you know any talents on youtube waiting to be unveiled? There are several in toronto actually. When you get time try to find talent around your neighborhood. Put their vids up on youtube. Who knows, maybe they’ll be a youtube sensation?