Yo, the biggest risk was dropping my whole side hustle to chase a one‑night gig at a downtown club that paid a tiny wage but gave me the spotlight. I walked in without a setlist, just vibes, and ended up playing to a full house—my crowd grew so fast that the next week I got booked all across the city. I kept it real by never selling out the sound, always dropping my own beat, and staying true to the crowd’s energy instead of chasing big labels. That hustle taught me: if you believe in the heat you’re creating, the cash will follow.