Priddy Ugly Champions DIY Spirit In Bold Message To Aspiring Artists. In an industry where aspiring artists are often chasing record deals and co-signs, Priddy Ugly is offering a different perspective: do it yourself.
The rapper, known for his independent grind and commitment to artistic integrity, recently shared some candid advice for up-and-coming musicians. Instead of looking for managers or waiting for industry gatekeepers to take notice, Priddy encourages young artists to build their own team—starting with the people they grew up with.
“Stop trying to get signed, stop trying to get a manager. Gather the group of friends that you grew up with, people who believe in you, and build a team with them,” he said.
Priddy Ugly also addressed a common frustration he experiences: the endless flood of beats sent his way. While many producers dream of landing a placement with him, he explained that his inner circle already includes some of the best producers in the game.
“I get sent beats all the time, and it’s very, very hard for me to hop on them because I have some of the best producers around me daily. I’m surrounded by at least seven dope music producers in my immediate circle,” he explained. “So before I even hop on the beats that you send me, I would’ve long hopped on the guys who are around me first.”
His message is clear: Instead of hoping for a big artist to give you a shot, find someone at your level and grow together.
Beyond team-building, Priddy Ugly also touched on a crucial mindset shift—making music for fans, not just for fellow rappers.
“A lot of y’all create music to impress other artists. I get tagged in a whole bunch of young artists’ music, and they tell all their fans that ‘Priddy Ugly needs to see this.’ But rather than trying to impress me, spend that effort on dropping freestyles,” he advised.
The rapper urged young musicians to stop hoarding unreleased songs and start sharing their work with the world.
“All the music that’s in your hard drives that you’re afraid to drop? Drop that. Build your catalog. Don’t care about impressing me. What I think about your music really doesn’t matter—do it for the people.”
In an era where many upcoming artists seek validation from industry names before taking their careers seriously, Priddy’s words serve as a powerful reminder: focus on the music, the fans, and the people who believe in you from day one.
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