It’s no secret that the music business has very stiff competition, with new artists emerging every year. Being unique is a must for an artist to stay in the industry, and talent can only bring someone so far. Being a dynamic and versatile entertainer is vital in this brutal music industry, and this is what young musician Roman Cresto is striving to achieve.
Roman has a certified gold album to his name, with over ten songs in his discography achieving more than 100,000 streams online. When asked about his secret to succeeding as a musician, he says it’s about sticking to who you are as an artist. Different people may pressure you to change your sound. However, if you are striving for longevity you must resist and stay true to your genre.
During his early years in the industry, Roman was asked multiple times to change his image to suit younger people’s tastes. He refused and he kept being honest because he knew his break would come without becoming who he was not. After years of performing in bars in his hometown of Boston, Roman was discovered by a music producer who offered to sign him to a contract and launch his career.
Roman maintains that no artist should betray themselves by turning into what society asks them to become. His story is proof that a person can resist the pressures of society, go against the norm, and still end up successful.
