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Nik Nocturnal / @niknocturnal
Sophie Burrell / @sophieburrell
Bradley Hall / @bradleyhallguitar
Angel Vivaldi / @angelvivaldi
Dylan Roy / dylanlroy
Rudy Ayoub / @rudyayoub
Jared Dines / @jareddines_
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[@laurenbabic]

I love every single one of these special peeps

[@SokolRock]

You're a really great singer, that's a fact, and you shouldn't doubt yourself.

[@buddyzilla4557]

You have your peeps there, but there are bunnies and pumpkins and ghosts and a whole colorful, sugar-coated series of diverse mallows out here supporting you. Even the misshapen rejects like myself who can't really fit into any specific fancy designed box still are impressed enough to do what we can to show we love you. 💛🐥 Double entandra metaphorical food phrasing.

[@aaronweaver1886]

Hell nah your dope a,f you dont gotta prove nobody. Just reach out to artist and when they see your stuff. They will think you are to good for them..❤

[@WelshAmethystGirl087]

Omg you need ren in your life he will help any negative emotions about your talent. He's a genius, if I could advise you, please start with hi ren. He's brilliant at performing live and shooting his videos one take. Hi ren especially is a live performance but with multiple camera angles. His catalogue is insane and I know once you fall into this rabbit hole with us renegades you won't want to come out. Maybe even a collab between you two that would be awesome. Ren is an unsigned independent artist who's worked his butt off to make it with the help of his fans and his continuous release of masterpieces he's managed to beat rick Astley for the UK number one album in the album charts. His album sick boi is out of this world, he's battling illness hence the title,his suffering is what inspires his art. We will never have another person like this again I don't think, he's one of a kind. I really think you will enjoy his song animal flow too

[@user-jd7nd4ib8x]

B n n y s n so we can se be a few minutes late to B n n y ca r u ok with me one da first 💜🤟

[@ItsDrewsif]

It’s really weird seeing complete, coherent, and particularly poignant sentences from this group of dinguses

[@laurenbabic]

BAHAHAH I think this is the most serious video to come out of the week

[@jon.b2696]

@@laurenbabicpreach!

[@Dickey7861]

Damn what Justin said is too true lol this was really cool to hear everyone’s unique perspective on the industry cool vid! 🤘🏻💜🤘🏻

[@DragonTigerBoss]

Justin went the fuck _in._ He went from goblin mode to orc mode.

[@BruceBalensiefer]

Yeah, diplomacy is a real important thing that I feel like a lot of internet creators fail at spectacularly, with a huge audience.

[@metrifiko_mag]

💯

[@user-jd7nd4ib8x]

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[@user-jd7nd4ib8x]

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[@Tinman69]

I play your videos almost every day at work at a tattoo shop. Every day people will comment how delightfully surprised about your vocal range and skills with the metal side. Of course many of them who like this kind of music will recognize you. The biggest reactions come from some of your covers of not metal, that you do in the metal style. People absolutely love your content

[@teethasaurus]

I appreciate your vulnerability here. A true role model.

[@korniits]

I don't know why but I got really hooked on this event and after watching original episodes, now I watch all the vlogs from everyone who upload stuff. Somehow all of you made such a nice chemistry between each other, so it's super fun to watch! And also everyone is super talented! ❤

[@laurenbabic]

Everyone is top notch 🤘🏼

[@user-jd7nd4ib8x]

B n n y can you please send me One more hours g s ev Sweet dreams and ge an amaz 🤟💜 B n n y can we can ge💯

[@user-jd7nd4ib8x]

0:35 B e n n y 🤟💜🤟

[@RobbDizzle037]

It's wild seeing some of my favorite musicians from "the other side of the algorithm". It drives home the need to see you all live. Appreciate you all for being so open

[@mdogg95]

Baena's answer is so damn real. You can't logic your way out of your feelings no matter how hard you try.

[@BaenaCarcosa]

Sometimes your brain is dumb! Haha

[@bellegraves]

This is brutally honest and refreshing. Thank you.

[@RJ_Ehlert]

Feels genuine.

[@RoshiZen]

Thank you for everyone being vulnerable and sharing with us. If you see this comment, you matter, you are loved, and appreciated!

[@Reece_Hart]

As much as I loved watching Musician Mansion I think I've been loving all the vlogs from all of you that have been popping out since it released just as much, maybe even more. There has been so much content generated from it

[@remitifromhell]

Rudy's commentary at the outro is really relevant and eye-opening. It's like a second long comment, but it's really meaningful. Great vid, btw, loved the season!

[@maazkalim]

Bwahahahahah! Struck such a gold, indeed. Saw what you did there.

[@throwingpotsandpans]

The lack of self confidence is rather alarming. I can understand anxiety and worry about cost/benefit, but the confidence part is truly puzzling.

[@marioCazares]

Very eye opening. I'm really glad you made this video and we can see the struggles and reality we don't normally get to see much from all of these creators.

[@ElijahNMitchell]

You are absolutely amazing!

[@lautarobellodi4602]

Lauren!!! Look!!! U r doing it awesome, in every sense, your vocals are amazing, your original songs are awesome and powerful, your covers too!! And I have to give u props because without definitely I wouldn't have been able to start doing harsh vocals a year and a half ago and I'm sure that, like it happened to me, it's happened to many others watching your videos. Every single one have their own mark and signature in this world with everything that u give as a musician and as a person. Every day is a learning so don't worry about anything just enjoy the ride, keep going forward and true to yourself to your essence ❤️❤️❤️❤️ luv u and thanks for being u

[@michellegifford2323]

I look up to you so much. You inspired me to finally let go of my insecurities and do lead vocals for a metalcore band. I always felt like I wouldn't be good enough but your vocal videos helped me to develop my screams and finally live out my dreams . I wanted to meet you so bad when you came to Gainsville but my kids got sick :( I hope you come back to Florida again soon ! It's really cool to see that everyone of you guys have pushed through your insecurities and became successful musicians .

[@reubenk7331]

Great video and perspective from everyone! I wish everyone would remember creators are human, and they don't owe any of us anything. Really excited to catch Musician Mansion when I have some time too 🙂

[@ericd701]

Thank you for sharing this video, its comforting to know we all have similar struggles. Its sometimes easy to forget that behind every video is a real person dealing with real life issues.

[@Bearded_Positivity]

I love this. I love everyone willing to be transparent and vulnerable, to be able to open up. Its a rare thing they get to do because they always have the focus of "I need to be entertaining" but you guys also need to know and remember is, we all know you are human, you are allowed to be yourself, show emotion when you feel you really need to. We understand. We will never see less in you for showing a deeper side of yourself. Much love to each one of you. ❤

[@repustech]

I've been following you for years and you are more than good enough for both. Keep doing you, you're good at it. 🙂

[@soulfate2]

dont be so hard on yourselves.. you are so worthy! and you proved it! keep going and we really enjoy everything you do. Thank you!

[@JGerrin]

You rock and have a heart of gold ❤

[@mazterford]

Great topic,love it…love your song on MM,killer vocals!

[@Dessamator]

Thank you for this. I'm not a music content creator, but I love music! I love all kinds of music, so I enjoy that you experiment with your personal sound. You're not imposters. You're constantly finding yourself. Everyone is constantly finding themselves. Life is a long journey of discovery. I've just started Vlogging my life, and my weight loss journey, and I'm honest to a fault. I worry that I'm too honest, or sharing too much. But, as I'm on the Spectrum, letting my thoughts fall out of my mouth is just part of who I am. Keep being you! That's what's most important!

[@lazytommy0]

If you ever need to hear this, you ARE good enough! Better than most in fact, as most people dont put in the effort to keep moving forward. Sometimes we just need to know that we are worth it and to hear it from others. Nobody is perfect, but i for one can respect that you are better and more successful than you were yesterday. Keep up the good work

[@TheCreepypro]

love the honesty!

[@ptbempire]

I feel this 100%. Most People don't know our lives they just see us for the videos we make, but every single person goes through shit

[@jasons2851]

I wasn't familiar with some of the artists but i totally appreciate and respect all of them. This was a cool event to watch. Music reactors and content creators are much more valuable than people realize.

[@FallFactor]

This was really inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

[@Alfredo65511]

I gotta say hearing that a lot of the musicians there go through imposter syndrome is really relatable. I recently joined a band a year ago and I always feel that I'm not good enough and my guitarist is constantly reassuring me that I am. It's nice to hear I'm not the only one. What Bradley said was surprising about having a hard time speaking to the camera cuz I have that same problem myself and I'm also trying to do that with my band so I find that reassuring too. All of you are extremely talented.

[@dangkolache]

I appreciate this video very much. I have struggled with impostor syndrome/not feeling "good enough" in basically every aspect of my life since I was in grade school. Everyone has their struggles and it's probably got some kind of evolutionary benefit/advantage to keep us moving and striving and being better than we currently exist.

[@TonyDX4Life]

Fantastic video! Love the honesty.

[@thespectre717]

Lauren you are bloody awesome, never forget that, much love from me in the Uk 🇬🇧

[@AnarchyDucky]

Awesome thanks for the insight

[@SSGSS_Plas]

Really enjoyed watching this, its cool to see things from your end and explaining about content creation. Ive been streaming for a little while but recently have fallen out of love with it mainly due to myself and my self doubt about the games i stream or talk about. Love the vids and keep doing what ya do best 🤘🏻

[@usafschue]

You are amazing. You worked for it, and it shows

[@roscothedude]

Really enjoy hearing that these talented people go through the same doubt and hardships we all do. It's nice to know its not you and just the territory you are in.

[@stefolou]

I've thought about it for years on both sides and always came up with an excuse as to why. Why not. Hearing everyones different perspectives, so honestly, you could almost feel that anxiety, like everyone was thinking, "What is a good response to this?" But it all came out really open and honestly. It's something I've always wondered about because I'm just like, how do people do this and actually succeed in any way? My content would be so random the algorithm would have issues figuring out where to put me 😅 So i feel you in the sense of "why would people want to watch this, am i being judged? How will i deal with the negativity?" Thanks for the insight, girl! ❤

[@BB-BA55akaMR-BLEGH]

Thank you so much for making this video. 🙏🤘

[@PaulSink]

Found this very interesting ..behind the scenes and inside the minds of youtubers.Thanks for doing this Lauren.

[@Rich-xu7kk]

I just can’t believe my favorite artists calab’d like this, y’all are so modest about your talents!

[@JeffreyHackReacts]

Thank you for making this video Lauren. As a reaction channel myself and balancing two other KZbin channels, I can definitely vibe with the answers in this video. This is why when I meet musicians at concerts that I've followed on KZbin for years, I like to treat them like any of my friends while also sharing my appreciation for their hard work, talented creativity, and efforts. On KZbin, it may seem like creators are the happiest people alive, but they are ALSO entertainers and being an entertainer can have its challenging moments.

[@fieldsoftorment1]

Good idea, there was some very helpful info in this video.

[@demonprincest]

This is a great video, thank you for sharing this. It's nice to get a glimpse behind the curtain!

[@ellomotto31]

i related with sunfyre a lot i feel you girl i lost my sister too it's a fucking hard thing to go thru. i gotchu girl 💕

[@ellomotto31]

you are more than enough lauren something that you may not know is your music is reason that some fo us are still alive 💯 100% will support you forever 💕

[@OldSkuleNerd]

TAHNK YOU FOR MAKING THIS LAUREN.... ITS ALL TRUE!!!

[@ankedevyver9749]

Wow thank you for making this video!

[@TrueFallacy]

Thanks for sharing, really cool

[@Seven7Pain1]

Baena you will always be the channel I go to for Extended range information and gear you not a imposter 🤙🤘🏼

[@Dayz-yl9dq]

Loved this video thank you! Shout out to everyone for the vulnerability, and to Justyn for speaking truth on the industry ❤

[@BrokenTotem]

This is video is such an important video. Thankyou so much for making this

[@laurenbabic]

Thank you!

[@cristiannieto2900]

This is pure gold

[@frithband3357]

super insightful stuff from everyone, great video idea Lauren, more ''truth'' videos! 😎

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

Great uplifting and relatable video!

[@tfwnoyandere]

as a huge fan of yours you always seem like you have a really strong identity like some singers you could probably replace them with someone similar if you had to but your sound and vibe seems really unique and different

[@Zack4ry]

Thank you for this video

[@chrisjude8794]

Brilliant. And it’s so true us fans do forget that you are all “ regular “ people You have the same worries issues chores etc as us Will always have this in mind from now on 👍😎

[@SomaSong]

What a lonely life in a way. Your content isn't always for me but when you make something that I like, you have my attention. Keep living the dream!

[@tex1138]

Love and support to you all ❤

[@-RONNIE]

I want to thank all of you for your words hopefully it will help people in the future. Keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@Nickshreds890]

It was fascinating to hear you and your fellow musicians talking behind the scenes . Sunfyre is right I'm mourning my father and I miss him enormously. I'm sending her positivity , hugs and wishing her happiness. She's a lovely human! Andrew Baena is awesome, I think he's a fantastic guitarist. But I suppose being humble is helpful. Though I do definitely struggle with feeling that I am not the best musician ever but I love playing guitar and would never swap it for anything . Thank you Lauren I really appreciate this ! :)

[@Nickshreds890]

Nik Nocturnal is one of my favourite KZbin music people. I, too, think being grateful is so helpful. Gratitude and meditation help me a lot ! Anyway, thank you for this video Lauren! :D I really love your vocal style as well as the enormous amount of emotion you put into your singing !! :) The Linkin Park covers you've done are brilliant to me !

[@Nickshreds890]

Justin is a good dude. I appreciate him. Yeah it's scary how mean people can be :( . You piss off one person, and suddenly you have enemies. That's quite scary! I would never diss any musician because I don't want to say I dislike other musicians ( even though there's tons of music out there that I don't love. ) I wish people were less bitchy and more postive

[@sirusgalt5931]

We all wanted more after watching Musician Mansion it's great that we can find more and more by going to every content creators channels.

[@alanbrown5593]

Being open and honest, we are all insecure, scared and feel like an imposter. Whether it is as a performer, work, etc. The image that is presented, isn't always "real life" but no less tangible or important. We are what we want others to see. Thank you one and all ❤

[@palecelery]

You're wonderful

[@blakepickett1082]

I’m in a metal band in Arkansas and let me tell you, I always question if I’m good enough to be a lead vocalist so I feel what you’re saying.

[@rhabeldibabeldi6812]

Wow, thank you for the truth all of you told here! And especially thank you Lauren to make this possible! Thank you bradley for you precise words (and your awesome accent)! Nics t-shirt is just perfect, dunno if he wore it before or after but anyways it fits perfectky 🤣

[@christmasbenoit9336]

Damn Baena spitting some fucking truth

[@superviro]

Please Lauren, let me assure you. I’ve been a metal head since the mid 90s. I’ve seen the genre change and great artists come and go over the decades. There is so much great talent out there. Believe me when I say that among all of them, you are one of the best metal vocalists I’ve ever heard. I’m astounded by your range, your quality of tone and your dirty vocals. Keep doing what you are doing and we will keep listening.

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

You're literally one of my favorite singers. So there's that going for you :)

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

BTW it's called imposter syndrome, and it's actually a trait of high-performers!

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

lol Baena literally said it. and YES I'm having a conversation with myself! I have more than 1 thought ok lol

[@christopherhill2565]

Also fire AF

[@buddyzilla4557]

*hugs*

[@marc_vox_uk]

As a Vocalist I fully get it. And to the none musicians they will not understand how self criticism we are to our selfs to the point we question everything. But we find away to push it out.

[@RotterStudios]

This is a great video. Love your channel. I feel I'm not good enough and that's why I don't post content much at all. So many virtuoso young kids and that's not me. I know everyone is different but you know what I mean. I feel I don't have enough talent to be on. eh, whatever.

[@Gurania]

Love you in every way Lauren ❤️❤️❤️

[@yoriklefebvre9220]

Baena's insight is so relatable

[@laurenbabic]

baena is goated

[@englerbet]

I love your voice Lauren ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christopherhill2565]

Hey u are loved

[@joeybrez1]

I have fallen parasocially and totally in love with you

[@PatrickRussellMusic]

❤

[@send2steph]

Honey - you are good enough. You are amazing!

[@jasonscreationsunlimited4161]

As a content creator of a different kind of metal art....I feel a lot like Andrew does. In fact the lack of my validation often sends me into a deep depression...to the point where I've came to a screeching halt posting stuff so I don't feel the emptiness of all the lack of validation anymore. I've done a 180° as I no longer feel the need to share my work, in fact I've became hellbent of only having a one of a kind item. I only keep my KZbin account to keep the very few awesome subscriptions I still enjoy. I had to even cut loose a few reactors I used to really enjoy as their heads got to big with their Patreon accounts. Very few down to earth reactors left like Ohrion who've not lost sight of building blocks of their KZbin channel, while not ignoring those OG non Pateron members.

[@VicVan1006]

I Love Sophie Burrell, she's great and has an amazing voice. 🤘😎🤘

[@laurenbabic]

love her

[@VicVan1006]

@@laurenbabic Without a doubt you need to do a collaboration with her, please 💗

[@SunnySavon]

The only imposter , was Nik lower back 😅❤ ouch 😮 but jokes aside yall are putting effort in being the best version of yourself AND having courage to put it out on internet . its amazing to me. ❤ im 25yo and just starting to live life like i should , we all got moment were we dont believe ourself to the point we are stuck. And i call it , "adapt,change,result" but it take time,effort,cry and laugh.

[@Aw_drew_it]

I've been doing KZbin videos for 2 years now and I'm autistic. When I see my numbers the views and subscribers it hurts but I stay positive and keep going

[@ALmyPaLFPV]

I feel like being a musician , you set yourself up for a lot of criticism and ironically you become your worst critic ( the saying is so true !)

[@sittingduck4602]

The ending of the video lol

[@Bluesguitar223]

I know the feelin I’m just startin out on KZbin

[@laurenbabic]

starting is the hardest part!

[@Bluesguitar223]

@@laurenbabic yeah got any advice I’m a guitarist mostly and somewhat of a singer

[@mcharge10]

Ever gonna do some east coast US shows?!

[@ptgptg14]

I like Justin's take. Art is very subjective and creating something offensive in that environment drastically affects your standing, while on the flipside it may garner the attention you need to grow. It's a tough thing.

[@spectrumelectrum]

8:53 I think she meant to say "your audience" . I'm also not a foreigner ,I'm Greek and we have similar word for both 😄

[@kylekojack]

Makes me sad how many of you are so hard on yourself with how talented you all are!

[@Kindnessgodgood]

Everybody who does KZbin everybody is good KZbinr! I promise

[@FastRedPonyCar]

I have a tiny channel but have been at this since 2006 and my secret has been to leave my channel de-monetized. No imposter syndrome, no algorithm, no trends, no sponsors or anything to worry about. If people dig my gear videos, awesome. If gear makers want to send me something, great. If not, no sweat. My 8~5 job pays the bills and youtube and band gigs are just a fun side gig.

[@m4554k3r]

It's almost as if building a community is fucking important. Always. Everywhere.

[@asuka_the_void_witch]

hella based 🥺

[@ptgptg14]

Lauren, do you think there are ways to be relevant and produce music without touring or traveling? It seems these days make it easier, but it still sounds like a necessity even if you have a family or something.

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

If you have the imposter syndrome feeling, you should watch Hi Ren by Ren. It's not metal lol, but I think you could relate. It's more than a song. It's art, imo.