Several months ago, Maxwell became so engrossed in controversy and conflicts on social media that he nearly jeopardized his music career. In a recent interview with “Se Pone Weno”, the artist opened up about that period and how he managed to get his life back on track and refocus on his work.
“After ‘Zzsi’ was when I made major mistakes in my career. The controversy was dragging me down so much that people started focusing more on my antics and controversies than on my songs. I stopped creating hit songs. The four songs I released after ‘Zizi’ didn’t work, none of them. People were waiting for me to talk trash; that’s what worked,” the reggaeton artist recounted.
During that time, Maxwell realized he would post a preview of a song on social media and get a thousand likes, but if he posted a picture of himself soaking up the sun, it would get 15,000 to 20,000 likes.
Maxwell’s Turning Point
“Things were going wrong. I was turning into a clown. My advice to everyone, from my experience, is to make music and be thankful to the audience every day because they are the ones who lift you up and bring you down. Leave behind the dissing, the controversy, and the things that at some point seem good because you’re trending; then when you release a song, people don’t care,” Maxwell advised his colleagues.
“I almost drowned completely,” Maxwell admitted, seeing how his numbers plummeted and he was losing his success. “People would come to my concerts, and there were attendees, but they were just waiting for me to throw jabs. The last thing they cared about was the music.”
Fortunately, Maxwell realized his mistakes in time, apologized to all the artists and influencers he had clashed with, and to his fans. He managed to change his behavior and focus on what truly mattered: “No more controversy and lots of music is the key to guaranteed success.”
Maxwell's Journey Through Controversy
In a recent interview, Maxwell opened up about the challenges he faced due to social media controversies and how he managed to overcome them. Here are some key questions and answers that delve deeper into his experience.
What led Maxwell to focus on controversies?
Maxwell admitted that after the success of 'Zzsi', he made significant mistakes by engaging in controversies, which diverted attention from his music to his antics.
How did Maxwell realize he was going in the wrong direction?
Maxwell noticed that his song previews on social media were getting fewer likes compared to his personal posts, indicating that people were more interested in his controversies than his music.
What steps did Maxwell take to change his approach?
Maxwell apologized to the artists and influencers he had conflicts with, as well as his fans. He then focused on creating music and eliminating controversies from his life.
What advice does Maxwell give to other artists?
Maxwell advises artists to focus on making music and being grateful to their audience, avoiding dissing and controversies to ensure long-term success.