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Message: [QUOTE="Shamiso, post: 83214, member: 160"] A musician just declared industry booking politics totally pointless. South African artist Donald argued that early performance slots hold no real disadvantage. He stated crowd presence and engagement matter far more than schedule position. The singer shared his own history of performing early to set an event's tone. He recommended artists avoid backstage politics entirely. That focus detracts from delivering a powerful stage show. Connection with the audience should be the primary concern. Donald added that performers after him often face a tough challenge. He also gave public praise to rapper Blackie. Donald called him one of the best performers in his generation. Very few artists match that specific energy and presence live. The commentary framed performance quality above all other concerns. [/QUOTE]