- 6/5/2025
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00:00Hey friends! So, my name might not be Madison, but for the sake of simplicity, we'll just call me that.
00:05I'm a world-famous music influencer, so if you're into music and MSA, you know what to do.
00:09Hit that like and subscribe button.
00:11Growing up, my dad and I would listen to tons of music.
00:14Rock, jazz, hip-hop, rap, everything.
00:16Dad worked at a concert arena and told me tons of stories about the shows.
00:20One day, I insisted on seeing one, so he took me with him.
00:23I'm telling you, Madison, you'll love it.
00:26They'll blow your mind.
00:28Yay! I'm so excited!
00:30I watched the entire concert from my dad's tiny office window and was mesmerized by the sound and energy of the crowd.
00:37After that, it became routine for dad to sneak me into his office every other weekend to watch the shows.
00:42In ninth grade, I decided I wanted to share my passion for music with the world and dreamed of being a music influencer.
00:49So I created an Instagram account and started posting reviews and videos from the concerts I went to.
00:54My content quickly gained attention, and soon I had a steady stream of followers.
00:58Then one day, a local band contacted me on my Insta and offered me free tickets to their concert if I posted about them.
01:04It was then I knew I was well on my way to my dream of being a professional music reviewer.
01:09It all felt like a dream.
01:11I mean, I went from watching concerts through small windows to getting free tickets.
01:15Over the summer after high school, I was obsessed with a rising music superstar who had just left a huge boy band to start his own solo career.
01:23His name was, um, let's call him Barry Skies.
01:26I had a crush on him, and I was dying to see him perform live.
01:30Dad suggested I reach out to him for free tickets, but I wasn't too sure.
01:33He's one of the most famous upcoming artists under 20 in the world.
01:37I really want to, but I'm not sure they'd think I'm worth it.
01:41Sweetheart, people won't know what you want if you don't ask for it.
01:44I say try it.
01:45It was worth a shot.
01:46So I sent Barry a message on his Instagram, not really expecting a response.
01:50Little did I know that this single action would change my life forever.
01:54Because not only did I score front row tickets, but I also got a meet and greet with him.
01:59At the concert, the arena went dark, and everyone started screaming.
02:03Barry stepped out of the smoke and walked up to me, and before I knew it, he took my phone.
02:08Whoa, I was about to get the best live stream of the night.
02:11Um, do you think he's just gonna keep it?
02:13Who cares?
02:14I'm live on Insta.
02:16My followers must be going gaga right now.
02:19Eventually, he did give me my phone back, along with a wink, making all the girls in the arena scream.
02:25Cheek, was he flirting with me?
02:27After the concert, I went backstage and was greeted by Barry's manager.
02:30Thank you so much for the tickets.
02:32You certainly are an impressive young lady.
02:34As soon as you went live earlier, the sales for Barry's new record skyrocketed.
02:38I was honestly flattered.
02:40Right then, I remembered my dad's words and had the most awesome idea ever.
02:44So, I have like 5 million followers on Instagram and TikTok combined.
02:49I can give Barry's fans a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road.
02:53He's not active on social media, so I can really help him out.
02:56Hmm, it's certainly an interesting idea.
02:58We've never done anything like that before.
03:00I'll talk with the team.
03:01As she walked away, I was excited that she was even considering it.
03:05But I never knew that this moment would create a domino effect that would lead me to where I am today.
03:10Stay tuned to find out how my dad's advice changed the course of my life.
03:14While I waited, I spotted candy on the snack table and grabbed a handful.
03:17Right then, this dude wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses came up to me.
03:21The food is for the band only, and I don't remember you on stage.
03:24Who are you?
03:24I'm Madison.
03:25Ugh, security just lets anyone in here.
03:27Hey, I was invited back here by Barry's manager.
03:30Wait, you're that girl from the front row.
03:32The influencer?
03:33The one and only.
03:34Well, I hope you got the numbers you were desperate for.
03:36Um, I hope Barry got the numbers he was desperate for.
03:40My fans drove up his record sales, so if you work for him or something, you're welcome.
03:45My heart pounded as I faced the jerk.
03:47Right then, Barry's guitarist did a slow clap.
03:50Tell him, influencer girl.
03:51Stay out of it, Leilani.
03:52No way, I gotta shout out anyone who can take on Barry Skye's massive ego and win.
03:58What?
03:58He was Barry?
03:59Barry Skye's?
04:00OMG, I didn't recognize him with the glasses and baseball cap.
04:03I was horrified.
04:05I guess that's why they say never meet your idols.
04:08Right at that moment, Barry's manager returned and told how the team wanted me to join them
04:12on the tour.
04:13Um, actually, I'm not so sure now.
04:16And this is what we'll be paying you.
04:18When I saw the contract, I had to take it.
04:20I could use the money to buy tickets to a music festival, fly first class, get a whole new
04:25wardrobe, buy a car.
04:26Okay, not buy a car.
04:27Maybe rent an awesome car.
04:29I'm all yours.
04:30No way.
04:31She's not on my tour.
04:32Yes way.
04:33You need to engage your fans and she'll help you do that.
04:36See you tomorrow.
04:36Saying that, she walked away, taking Barry with her.
04:39At home, I begged my parents to let me go.
04:42And once I promised to call every day, they agreed.
04:45I packed my bags and was off on my first ever tour with a band.
04:49My first night backstage was nerve wracking.
04:51Barry was giving me the stink eye.
04:53But then Leilani came over and put her arm around me, making me feel better.
04:56Hey, it's nice to have another girl my age here.
04:59Yeah, if I can survive Mr. Ego over there.
05:02Barry's not so bad once you get to know him.
05:04You should watch out for Mrs. Skies, the momager, though.
05:07Oh, she's his mom?
05:08Mrs. Skies had everybody under her thumb.
05:11It was obvious why Barry was so grumpy.
05:13Even the sound techs, Leilani, and the lighting guy were all scared of her.
05:17I was relieved I didn't have to deal with her.
05:19My job was to post videos of Barry performing with great captions,
05:23go live on Instagram, and keep everyone updated about what was happening backstage.
05:27The tour was going great, and I was getting tons and tons of new followers.
05:31And they all had one request.
05:33Give us an interview with Barry.
05:35Take pics with Barry.
05:37But how?
05:38I was so frustrated with the guy.
05:40He was always in a bad mood.
05:42Leilani, you're playing the tune wrong.
05:44Ugh, start it again.
05:45Barry, I am not feeling well today.
05:47I am trying.
05:48Give me five minutes.
05:49Fine.
05:50Everyone take five.
05:51I don't know how you do it.
05:53He's such a baby.
05:54Well, we've known each other since we were kids.
05:56Barry used to be more easygoing.
05:58I think he's just overworked.
06:00He just needs a little more fun in his life.
06:02A little fun, huh?
06:03I'd give him fun.
06:04That night when Barry opened the dressing room door, fake spiders dropped on him.
06:08The guy totally freaked out.
06:10Hey, what the?
06:10Who did this?
06:11Leilani and I cracked up watching Mrs. Skies trying to pick up fake spiders.
06:16But when he realized they weren't real, he started laughing.
06:19Everyone else looked at him like he was crazy.
06:21But then they started laughing, too.
06:23After that day, whenever Barry had a bad day, I'd pull a prank to make him laugh.
06:27I'd put a fake snake in a suitcase, fill his dressing room with balloons, have his favorite
06:32caramel apples delivered, but with onions instead of apples.
06:35Everyone loved hearing Barry's laughter, and it felt like Barry was finally being himself.
06:41He was more relaxed, and everyone had a blast on stage.
06:44Whilst everyone was having fun, in the background, his momager would be tapping her foot, reminding
06:48Barry that he's the star and this is work.
06:51I could see why he was so tense all the time.
06:54One night, I went to listen to Barry and his bandmates rehearse.
06:56As soon as I sat down on a chair, there was a loud fart noise.
07:00I was so embarrassed, but Barry just laughed like crazy.
07:03Someone had put a whoopee cushion there.
07:05Gotcha.
07:06What?
07:06You thought I wouldn't get back at you?
07:08I realized then that he knew I was the one behind the pranks.
07:12From then on, Barry and I started a prank war.
07:14We kept trying to make each other laugh.
07:16We had fun being silly together.
07:18His glares turned into smiles, and I felt the butterflies again.
07:22His mom, on the other hand, was so mad, always trying to find out who was behind the pranks,
07:28but Barry never told her anything.
07:29If only she knew, I'd be out of a job.
07:31One time, after the show, I snuck onto the stage to record a live session at Barry's piano,
07:36but stopped the moment I heard Barry's voice.
07:38I didn't know you played so well.
07:40Uh, it was nothing.
07:41I'll just go.
07:42No, please, play a little more.
07:44As I played, Barry hopped on the piano and joined in.
07:46We finished the song, and he smiled at me.
07:49I suddenly realized I was live to millions of people.
07:53And there you have it.
07:54Barry's Skies live and unfiltered.
07:56See you tomorrow on the road.
07:58So sorry.
07:59I forgot I was live.
08:00It's okay.
08:01Much better than a bunch of spiders falling on my face.
08:04I won't say I'm sorry for that.
08:05You needed some fun.
08:07I know.
08:08It was good to laugh like that.
08:09It's just that mom pushes you really hard.
08:11Yeah.
08:12I know she wants me to succeed, but sometimes it's too much.
08:16I wish I could tell her to just ease up.
08:18Give me some time to bond with my band.
08:20Give me time to breathe.
08:21Why don't you tell her then?
08:22My dad told me once,
08:23people won't know what you want if you don't tell them.
08:26Tell me what, Madison?
08:27Before Barry could reply, Mrs. Skies appeared.
08:29She must have heard it all.
08:30Oh.
08:31We're paying you, so hurry up, Madison.
08:33In the van.
08:33Barry, you in the limo.
08:35Mom, I'm taking the van with the rest of the band.
08:37Barry, honey, you're the lead singer.
08:41I don't think it's a good idea.
08:42Mom, I wasn't asking.
08:44Come on, Madison.
08:44This wasn't going to end well, but from there on out,
08:47Barry and I got along much better
08:48and realized we had a lot in common,
08:51like our favorite movies, books, and so much more.
08:53We became really good friends.
08:55One night, Leilani told me how it was Barry's birthday,
08:58but with all the concerts and touring,
09:00even he had forgotten about it.
09:01We decided to do something special,
09:03so we invited Barry to join us for a night of pizza, cake,
09:06and our favorite MSA videos.
09:08Wow.
09:08Um, thanks a lot.
09:09I totally forgot.
09:11But we remembered.
09:12Come on.
09:12Blow out the candles and make a wish.
09:14I so want to party with you guys,
09:16but I've got an early interview with MTV.
09:18Barry, you deserve to have some fun.
09:21Okay, just one slice.
09:23Mmm, maybe two or three.
09:25We laughed, danced, and enjoyed the evening.
09:28Before we knew it, we had fallen asleep
09:30until the next morning when a loud phone ringing woke us up.
09:33Oh, no.
09:34I'm late.
09:35Your interview?
09:35We rushed Barry to the TV station in his limo,
09:38and his momager was waiting, tapping her foot.
09:41Just what are you thinking, Barry?
09:43This interview is very important.
09:45I'm here, aren't I?
09:46Chill, Mom.
09:47Wow.
09:48Chill?
09:49This is all you're doing.
09:51You think I don't know?
09:52Ever since you got here,
09:53Barry is unfocused, undisciplined.
09:56You're a distraction.
09:58I'm never meant to get in the way.
09:59You're fired.
10:00Leilani and Barry both looked shocked.
10:02I couldn't believe it.
10:04My first job, and I was getting fired.
10:06But I couldn't just stay silent.
10:08Fine, I'll leave.
10:09But if you think trying to control Barry's life
10:12is more important than letting him be himself,
10:14then you don't deserve to be his manager.
10:16With that, I walked away.
10:18Once back at the hotel, as I was packing my things,
10:21I heard a knock.
10:21It was Barry.
10:22I've never had anybody stand up for me like that.
10:24Well, it should be your mom.
10:26But you know I'm happy to be here for you.
10:28Don't go.
10:29I just got fired, Barry.
10:30It's my tour, and I want you on it.
10:32I don't know.
10:33All I've done is mess things up for you.
10:35The interview today was great.
10:37Everything has been lately.
10:38It's like I remember how to be a person now
10:41instead of just my job,
10:42and that's because of you.
10:43Well, you're a great person.
10:45So are you.
10:46Shall we?
10:46Barry and I walked into the rehearsal room.
10:48His mom saw us, and her face was full of rage.
10:52What are you still doing here?
10:53I just fired you.
10:54You can't do that.
10:55Excuse me?
10:56Mom, enough is enough.
10:58You keep trying to tell everyone how to do their jobs,
11:00and it's not okay.
11:01Madison's work has been great press for us,
11:03and I wanted her to stay.
11:04So I'm done.
11:05You're fired.
11:06It's my tour, so I'm in charge.
11:08I appreciate everything you've done for me,
11:09but it's time to go.
11:10How could you cut me out of your life like this, Barry?
11:13I'm not cutting you out.
11:14Maybe you're not my manager anymore,
11:16but you're always my mom.
11:17Can't that be enough?
11:19Wow.
11:19Fine.
11:20If that's what you want.
11:21No matter the differences.
11:23Remember, I love you, son.
11:24I love you too, mom.
11:25Later that night, as I was filming Barry's concert,
11:27suddenly I heard him call my name.
11:29He was calling me on stage.
11:31Oh, no.
11:32Hey, everyone.
11:32Give it up for my friend, Madison.
11:34She's the one who taught me to stay true to myself
11:36and follow my heart.
11:38Believe in yourself, and you can achieve anything.
11:40I waved, then sat down with Barry at the piano
11:42and went live.
11:44As we played, the audience sang along, danced.
11:47It was such a rush.
11:48But better than that was playing my favorite song in the world
11:51with one of my favorite people in the world.
11:53When we were finished, the crowd roared.
11:56That was something.
11:57So, Barry, would you ever consider going out with you?
12:00I thought you'd never ask.
12:02Later when I went backstage,
12:03suddenly my phone started buzzing in my hand.
12:05Hello?
12:06Madison, I'm a producer for MTV.
12:08I've been watching your channel
12:09and just caught your live duet with Barry.
12:11What would you say about hosting
12:12your own travel and music show with us?
12:15Uh, I'd say that sounds great.
12:17Today, I'm not just a music influencer,
12:19but a top name on MTV.
12:21And I am glad I followed my dad's advice
12:23to follow my dreams.
12:24And you should, too.
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