Reflecting on Four Months Without Music
©2026. Oya Obinidodo. All rights reserved. It's hard to believe it’s been four months since I made the decision to step back from music. The anger is still fresh, lingering like a stubborn echo in my mind. The abrupt removal of my tracks from all streaming platforms felt like a personal defeat. I poured over $8,000 into my music career, and after all the investment—both emotionally and financially—it feels like that money has evaporated into thin air. I still cling to my CDs, but let’s be honest: they’re not flying off the shelves. There’s something bittersweet about holding onto those physical copies, knowing they represent countless hours of writing, recording, and dreaming. But the reality is, the world has moved on. Looking ahead, I toy with the idea of hitting up an open mic night. It could be a way to test the waters, a chance to see if I still have that spark. But then again, I find myself questioning whether I want to dive back into that world of creativity and performance...
