“The Artist” is a self reflective piece where Simi opens up about her creative journey and all the struggles that come with fame.
The piece also talks about all that artists pass through; the pressure, the growth and the search for balance.
“The Artist” is Simi’s way of letting listeners peek behind the curtain to see the person behind the fame, and to understand that even artists who inspire others sometimes battle doubt, fatigue and a longing for simplicity.
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(Is the mic on? Alright thanks.)
You see, the artist is always under pressure from so many sides.
You can never really get away from it.
Regardless of where you turn,
There's a demand being made from you.
Pressure from the executives,
From the consumers and there's pressure from within as well.
But my fear is this: when you start to cater only to the pressure from outside,
Your art is no longer as true as it should be.
And in the long run what's the point of an artist who never says how she feels,
Or he feels, but always says how everybody expects... expects him, or her, to be feeling.
Uploaded by: ifesonye • Upload date: 10/14/2025