The text describes the journey of a music artist who reflects on their career and the role of social media in their success. It highlights their early struggles in the music industry, a pivotal tour that revitalized their career, and the impact of using social media, especially Twitter, to connect with fans and promote their music. The artist's breakthrough came with the song "Black and Yellow," which garnered widespread support and established their presence in the music world. Throughout their journey, they emphasize staying true to themselves and their authenticity.
Here are the key facts extracted from the provided text:
1. The speaker mentions not being able to be 21 again and wanting to make 31 look good.
2. Social media played a significant role in the speaker's career development.
3. The speaker mentions someone named "Whiz" having a vision and being good at something specific.
4. The speaker reflects on their early career, making a song called "Say Yeah" at the age of 19, which gained attention.
5. The speaker had a record deal, but their album didn't perform as expected, and their record deal ended.
6. Instead of feeling dejected, the speaker saw this as an opportunity to do things their way.
7. The speaker embarked on a tour to continue building momentum.
8. Social media, particularly Twitter, played a pivotal role in promoting the speaker's music and building a fan base.
9. The speaker's hit song "Black and Yellow" significantly contributed to their success.
10. The song "Black and Yellow" was well-received and organic in its popularity.
11. The speaker's authentic and unaltered persona contributed to their popularity.
12. The speaker's success laid a blueprint for artists to connect directly with fans and maintain authenticity.
These are the factual points extracted from the text, excluding opinions or subjective statements.