Seidy La Niña sparked a lively discussion on Instagram about whether artists have it easier in the United States or in Cuba, drawing numerous comments from her followers.
According to Seidy, it is exceptionally challenging for emerging artists who start from scratch in places like Miami—much like her own experience—to get their careers off the ground. "An artist coming from Cuba already has some momentum; here, almost every producer gives them opportunities. For a local Miami artist, when we go to the studio, based on my personal experience, the minimum charge was a thousand dollars because no one knows you, you have fewer chances, and you're just another 'American,'" Seidy explained.
She went on to say, "For an artist living in Cuba who comes here with an established name, filling a concert is super easy. For someone like me who lives in Miami, filling a concert is extremely difficult. These are just a few examples from my own experience."
Her followers were divided in their opinions:
"Well, I'm not an artist, but everyone says it's tough here (USA). There is a lot of talent, and what you say makes sense; all beginnings are hard," one follower commented.
"When it comes to performing concerts and recording, it's easier for those living in Cuba, but distributing music on digital platforms and earning royalties is harder for them," another pointed out.
"I'm a Cuban living in Cuba, and I don't have any momentum. It's equally difficult here because people want to charge you a lot too," added another follower.
"You’re absolutely right; starting from scratch without having made any music in Cuba is very tough here," someone else shared.
"It's easier from Cuba because here in Miami, very few people want to help you since everything is a competition, and they think that if they help you, you'll take away their livelihood," another follower observed.
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