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Heartbreak Hits & Hustle: Making Music, TikTok, and the Grind
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Host DJ Jen Jones and Van Arlen discuss with music artist Leeky2x how heartbreak and emotion shape his music, contrasting an upbeat tape with an upcoming slower, more melodic project, which debuted last year. They explain using TikTok and grassroots outreach (paying teens to choreograph dances and streaming pushes) to grow virality and international reach, while emphasizing a strong work ethic—manually promoting releases, collaborating in-studio, and balancing music with hobbies like cooking and comedy. Overall, the conversation highlights independence in the streaming era and the daily hustle behind building a music career.
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