The "Overnight Success" Myth: Why it Actually Takes 10 Years to Go Viral

We’ve all seen the headlines: A bedroom producer drops a track on Monday and is signed to a major label by Tuesday. We call it “going viral,” but at DGS Music, we know the truth. The “overnight success” is the most dangerous myth in the music industry.

In the debut episode of the DGS Music Podcast, Drew Guy pulls back the curtain on the "invisible work" required to become an "instant" sensation. Whether you’re an EDM producer, a Trap artist, or a DIY creator, understanding the 10-Year Rule is the difference between quitting in Year 3 and finally breaking through in Year 10.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The 10-Year Rule: Why mastery, iteration, and innovation can't be rushed.

• Mastery vs. Luck: How to prepare your "dry wood" so you're ready when the spark hits.

• The "Iceberg" Theory: Why 90% of your most important work should never see the light of day.

• Infrastructure for Success: Why going viral on Day 1 is actually a curse for most artists.

The Bottom Line:Virality is a sprint, but a music career is a marathon. Stop waiting for the lottery win and start building your foundation.

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