In a rather lengthy anecdote, Yasmine Yousaf from Krewella released her message to Internet haters via her Tumblr. Making several good points, Yasmine goes into detail about the power of the internet and how artist’s work is open to criticism on a global scale. Although this means amazing exposure for upcoming artists, it also means that the barrage of internet haters is heard loud and clear. The constant judgment and hate generated on the internet is a daunting thought to upcoming artists who are trying to put themselves out there in order to establish a name for themselves. Read what Yasmine had to say below and you be the judge yourself!
“The internet has been a battlefield lately. With the recent leak of something as huge as Daft Punk’s new album, musicians jumping down each other’s throats over other petty issues, and fans/anti-fans getting in the middle of all of this shit, it’s impossible to scroll through my timeline on any social media and not see a post that is hating on something or someone.
This is fucking scary for an artist. We’re coming upon the conclusion of the full length album, and for anyone who puts their heart into the music they create and let it out into the world once it is (almost but not ever quite) perfect knows how anxiety-inducing it is in the current day and age to do such a thing. Some support you, but others will stop at nothing to cut you down and make you feel worthless about yourself as a musician and even a person sometimes. Really though, if I had a dime for every person that didn’t know one of the three of us, yet called out some deep character flaw they couldn’t possibly know… More importantly though;
Twelve songs. Through countless (probably over 100) demos, we chose twelve.
It took a full year because we’ve been balancing touring and studio at the same time, but nonetheless it’s been a crazy road.
And I can say right here and right now that some people are going to fucking hate us for these twelve songs. They’re going to think that we’ve taken a giant shit on the music industry, ruined their favorite genre of music, etc. etc. etc. It’s almost comical to me at this point, I always envision a small Napolean-looking character sitting in front of their computer in a dark room, conjuring up new ways to advocate hate on the internet. I imagine them scouring YouTube for videos with too many thumbs-up’s just to even out the ratings with some negativity. Worse though, what’s in my head is probably not too far off from reality.
Now, for those of who are reading this and have completely ignored the last paragraph because you are excited that we have almost finished and are coming out with a full length album soon, FUCKING THANK YOU!!! Because you know what? So am fucking I. I am MOTHERFUCKING STOKED. Jahan, Kris, and I have spent the last year pouring all the wonderful and shitty and insane and just plain fucked up emotions and feelings into this album so I don’t give a flying fuck if anyone has anything bad to say.
We spent this entire year working and stressing about whether or not it was going to be good enough in the end, but as the door closes on the creative process for Album #1 (still un-named, working on that though!!) I couldn’t be happier. I speak for myself, but I think my sister and Kris could agree with me. There’s always room for the could-haves and should-haves. But fuck that, we’ll save that for Album #2.
We created this album for the person that is still reading this awfully long rant. You, our krew, our fucking homies, the ones who get drenched and wet to the core with us at our shows, the ones who tweet at us every day, those who make us personalized kandi, write us such beautiful letters that make a lonely hotel night away from home just a little warmer, the die-hards who were one of maybe 20 people at our very first shows back in 2011, the people that know every word of every unreleased song already (how the fuck do y’all know that shit ahhahaaa!), the kids who listen to our tunes every night before they go to sleep and every morning when they wake up… Thank you. This album is for you. It’s to help you when you need a hand and to slap a smile on your face when shit gets bad. We made this for you. Thank you so fucking much for supporting us, I’m sitting here in my room at 4am and I’m getting mad fucking emo thinking about how many people have helped my dream, my Krew’s dream, come true.
I wake up every day and think about how rare it is to get even 100 people to listen to your songs, and we have ALL of you? How fucking lucky are we!? The luckiest in the entire fucking stratosphere. Before I start the waterworks and also begin to offend you all with my lack of control with my usage of profanity, I’m going to sign off. But…. one more bigass motherfucking huge THANK YOU!! I cannot wait for you guys to hear these songs and I hope you can all relate to these songs, cuz in the end we’re just three regular ass kids from Chicago going through the ups and downs of life too, we just put these emotions into songs and make them rage-worthy for you guys.”
Photo credit: Danny Rosen (hy-tekk.com)
Epic. Keep on keeping on. Funny that the artists that fire back have time for it. Guys like Tiesto, Punk, Armin and Mau5 answer hate with sold out shows and industry shaping albums. Krewella needs to keep this view of things and do them while the hatred on social media is going off during a set they play in front of thousands of fans.
They’ve probably just gained a couple thousand fans with this.
Only just picked up on Krewellas stuff in the past couple of weeks. I’m not really a dub/mode step guy, but I really like the stuff they put out. Hope to see more in the future.
Much respect, come back to Colorado soon
deadmau5 bitches over live steam.. all the time
I love kkrew best ever.
Way to go. Sounds pretty deep. Looking forward to a good album!
their music still sucks. I don’t “hate” them. Their music just plain sucks. So I don’t listen to it.
What did you gain by posting this? Your opinion is not fact, and speaking as if it is makes you sound like a jerk.
and how much do you suck? go do better if you think you can. Yasmine knows she rocks and doesn’t need opinions of losers like you who can’t do anything better than being an asshole.
I def just cried a little when reading this! Yasmine I Fucking Love you girl! You bring so much light and happiness into my world! You, Rain Man, and your sister saved my life with your music, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I can’t wait to hear your Very First Album (AHHH!) I’m getting butterflies just thinking about it! It is going to be epic! I’m Dreaming one day to come on tour with you all once I get rich enough, till then I will keep starting and ending my days with your amazing Troll Mixes, singles, and remixes! Once again THANK YOU SO FUCKING MUCH I LOVE YOU GUYS! MUAH! Peace Love Unity Respect! ~*~*~SINCE DAY ONE!~*~*~*~*Stephanie Gilpin*~.
Krewella <3
thanks for putting your yum yum’s in my ears! fuck yeah!
lol
Girlfriend, you just “brought it”. Word. Reppin’ Chi-city hard as hell! Your city loves you because you’re genuine. Let the haters spew their venom. At the end of the day, you ladies (and Kris) are living your dream and NOBODY can take that from you. You’ll always have love form your Chicago and PornandChicken Danceparty krew!
Fuck the haters. Epic goal krewella I’m with you.
Try loving or even liking and not hating and you will be happier.
Wow, and I thought you mofo’s were awesome before this. I don’t even think there is a word for the new level of awesomeness you have achieved.
drama queen deal with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-OYKd8SVrI
Who is that girl?
haters gonna hate
And it’s hilarious.
Awesome
go home troll
ok, so I know the saying “crying” has become popular lately, but I am literally CURR EYEINGGGGG! This passion is what the world needs. Thank us? No, thank YOU.
Listening to famous people bitch about their “difficulties” is always hilarious. Shut the fuck up you ungrateful bitch.
Yeah Nate Bayer, you my friend are just a jealous ass hater. Krewella rocks. And they are smokin hot.
Everyone has a different taste just because they don’t write something you like, that doesn’t make them awful for the rest of the world. Nobody is the center of the world. I don’t like country music, but honestly I don’t go to a country community/fan page and insult their music type and artists. From my point of view, I see that as something someone with no life would do. If you don’t like something why would you waste your precious time, go out of your way to say something in a place where everyone enjoys it. Let them be happy with what they like. Plur up a little bit more (: . Have a good weekend.
<3 Krewella or GTFO! Nuff said
but they aren’t from chicago…. sigh
You Nate Bayer, are what we call a Twat.
Fucking love you guys, keep dropping them dirty beats! Can’t wait for you album!
it’s fine just know youre wrong and i hate you
This is the Napolean-like figure she spoke of XD
Modestep is a band FYI, just letting you know so you don’t get hated, seems to be a fitting morale
cant wait for the new album, you guys are fucking legends! just make sure to include a date up north in the UK on your tour (preferably close to middlesbrough) ;).
much love Krewella. u guys rock it out every single time and I love it!
these guys don’t hold a lick of talent compared to the guys who produced music back in the 50’s-70’s…..i tried to get into this music but it just doesn’t appeal to me…..playing in a city 3-4 times a year is insane, good artists you are lucky to see once a year and be greatful for it. Too much molly, too many young kids being brainwashed into thinking this is music. Wake up people!
these guys don’t hold a lick of talent compared to the guys who produced music back in the 50’s-70’s…..i tried to get into this music but it just doesn’t appeal to me…..playing in a city 3-4 times a year is insane, good artists you are lucky to see once a year and be greatful for it. Too much molly, too many young kids being brainwashed into thinking this is music. Wake up people!
Dude. I can just picture Yasmine saying this out loud. You guys are the shit. hahah And the love for fans comes SHINING through in these “rants”. Your krew loves you guys <3 Can not wait to see you beautiful ladies and rainman at electric forest for a third time! 🙂
People really do NOT realize how hard a musician’s work is these days…They are under a LOT of stress on a daily basis, either from their agent (if they have one) bitching about not meeting a quota or the criteria, the fans shooting them down, or not knowing what to come up with for the newest track…Does anyone even know how hard it is to put together a GOOD electronic music song? If you’re building it from scratch, it takes LOTS of patience, concentration, time, effort, dedication, emotion, and heart…It is not a job, not a career, but a LIFESTYLE…Just something as “simple” as making sure the timing is right between your notes and loops is complicated…DO NOT bash someone who put A LOT of hard work and effort in something without considering what they went through to do it…
well said Yasmine. you fucking rule.
the hypocrisy of these replies tho
where’s her tumblr.
Haters be learners! Fuck em. Krewella is sick!
It’s got nothing to do with hate, their music is just boring, there is no pull. Its the definition of a boring me-too edm ‘group’. Three people should equal three times creative force. It doesn’t. Hence, it sucks.
One acronym for this shitty band or whatever the Fuck they are. Tldr
I saw them live in Salt Lake on Oct. 12. The visuals were awesome, but the music was poppy and boring. A couple times there was a fat beat or drop, and I would start to get into it, and it would be over. I ended up sitting in the back through most of the performance, and really just wanted to nap until Zed’s Dead came on stage (and fuckin rocked it btw).
Any melody or idea Krewella has attempted, has already been executed with more interesting sounds more than likely
Nah, it’s a little more complicated than “my head” (your head) can contemplate. It’s not just some douchebag looking for likes and then shitting on your article. When the people who really spend their entire lives (literally, their entire lives) doing music, come upon your success in the industry, of course they are a little butt hurt.
I challenge you and anyone in krewella to sit down at a session an play. Period. Let’s do it. Otherwise. STFU and make your Ameripop.
What say you? I’m just a hater, right? I admire your good mix.master stuff. It’s cool. Not really new, but you did a good job. Now, how about that challenge?
Krewella is fucking lame. They’re just a bunch of trend-following hipsters, and so are their fans.
Unless the entire posts read “we owe everything to rainman” I don’t want to read a crybaby post from one of the look at me I’m jumping on stage girls
I play your sets at parties, people first ask “who’s ipod is this” …followed up by “Who the F^^K is this?” and they love it!!!! introducing you gals to 1 breathe at a time!!!!
It’s all a scam. Phony online drama to stir up interaction then try to play a good guy role and get more followers.
Well said #KREWLIFE
its america….people could say what they want….but
1-you miss the part where she says “I DON’T GIVE A FUCK ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE SAY BOUT THE ALBUM”
2-all haters of edm, pop music and electronic music should SHUT the FUCK up about whatever shit they have to say about it….
3-krewella is a badass crew and no hater on earth will be given the pleasure of even letting their own shitty words get to them….
4-fuck you to all the people criticizing EDM…..just FUCK YOU!…….its a way people can express themselves and if you dont like it then fuck you…
#LOVE_KREWELLA! #I_LOVE_JAHAN!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 😀
Lol there is no Napolean, just people with different taste in music.
This is also the most egotistical “message to address haters”. Pretty much they’re saying “oh we’re so good and stuff and only people who don’t have anything better to do hate us, it’s not fair”
To be honest I don’t like Krewella, the only song I do like is because it’s a collab with Nicky Romero. We all have different tastes and you shouldn’t call people “napoleons” because they don’t like your music.
I can fap to this.
It’s pop music, utter garbage.
I’m not really a fan of Krewella’s music, but I actually have a lot of respect for them after reading this.