Back in Blood: A Lesson in Real Ownership
- Patrick Amunson
- Sep 22
- 2 min read
I wanted to share something different today—a stripped-down, first-person piano performance of Pooh Shiesty’s “Back in Blood.” On the surface, it’s just me playing a hard street anthem in a soft, melodic form. But the real message runs deeper than the notes.
Here’s the truth: Real Gangstas Own Their Work.
When you check the credits for “Back in Blood,” you’ll see Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams) listed not just as a performer, but as a writer and publisher. That’s ownership. That’s control. He’s not just renting his voice to the industry—he’s making sure his name is attached to the rights that actually generate wealth long after the song stops trending.
Too many artists get caught up in the hype of dropping music, chasing streams, or signing away their masters just to get a quick bag. But the real power is in the backend—the publishing, the masters, the ownership of your intellectual property. That’s how you build generational value, not just momentary clout.
As independent artists, we have to take that lesson seriously. It’s not enough to make a dope record—you have to understand the paperwork that keeps you tied to your own art. You can scream “this is mine” all day, but if you don’t own your masters or publishing, the industry will remind you otherwise.
So while you watch this piano version of “Back in Blood,” think about it as more than just music. Think of it as a reminder: you can be creative, you can be authentic, but you also have to be smart. Pooh Shiesty showed us that being a real one isn’t just about what you say in the booth—it’s about making sure the business matches the art.
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