{"id":31064,"date":"2026-05-19T12:29:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=31064"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:29:15","slug":"big-star-johnson-opens-up-about-his-musical-journey-and-struggles-with-consistency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/big-star-johnson-opens-up-about-his-musical-journey-and-struggles-with-consistency\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Star Johnson Opens Up About His Musical Journey and Struggles with Consistency"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cI\u2019ve Been Very Inconsistent\u201d: Big Star Johnson Gets Honest About His Music Career. South African hip-hop artist Big Star Johnson has shared candid insights into the challenges of reality TV success, the pressures of the music industry, and his own artistic journey, offering fans a raw look at the truths behind his career. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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In a revealing discussion, Johnson addressed the common narrative surrounding competition winners in music shows. \u201cEvery competition winner doesn\u2019t do as well as some of the other contestants who come out in the game,\u201d <\/em>he explained.<\/p>\n

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He pointed to what many call the competition curse, noting how audiences tend to root for those who did not take the top spot. \u201cSo, like the competition curse, we\u2019ve all heard about that. I don\u2019t know what it is. I think people love to favour the underdog. There must be the underdog theory.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Johnson engaged in self-reflection, acknowledging periods of uneven output in his discography. \u201cAnother uncomfortable truth is that I\u2019ve been very inconsistent with my music releases over the years. I can\u2019t tell you why. I think there\u2019s just a whole lot of life in between the music.<\/em>\u201d He added that some observers believe he has fallen short of expectations. \u201cAnd some would say I never met my full potential. That\u2019s the truth. So, let\u2019s keep discussing these truths, right?\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

The artist also touched on his experience during The Hustle Season 5, where the show portrayed him in a particular light. \u201cThe other side of the truth is that the Hustle Season 5 tried to paint me as this musical genius, right?\u201d<\/em> Johnson described growing tensions with his label, particularly around authenticity in marketing. \u201cWhere I feel like my internal conflict began with the label was when they told me that you can\u2019t sell the truth.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

He recalled the challenge of stepping into a larger-than-life persona on television while still developing his career as an artist. \u201cAnd I came up with a TV show where I had to be the hardest MC, whereas there were a lot of fundamental things I hadn\u2019t done. And it was very difficult to tell that story at that point in my career. That\u2019s just the truth, too.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Despite the obstacles and internal struggles, Johnson’s enthusiasm for hip-hop remains strong. \u201cI think I love hip-hop. I love hip-hop with all my heart.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

His comments have ignited discussions among fans about the realities of careers following competitions, the balance between meeting commercial expectations and maintaining artistic integrity, and the inner drive that keeps artists like Big Star Johnson engaged with their craft. As he continues to navigate his artistic path, his openness about these truths provides a refreshing viewpoint in an industry often focused on successes rather than struggles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n