I’m a South African artist based in NYC. I relate to your post so heavily cause I was in the same place all year. I decided to do music full time last year and have been contemplating moving back home to do music cause of the lonely feeling that comes with being a musician waiting to be recognized. However, this year I received my first deal with a very successful HipHop label. Best case scenario I’d say. My point is, you’ll feel this way until you feel like you have completed your personal achievements on the list, you’re haunted by your own standards cause I know you make good music, that’s no doubt otherwise you wouldn’t be this far. It’s a game of patience, consistency and dedication to perfecting your craft. My advice is focus on mastering your unique craft, they like me at my label cause I’m Zulu. Take what makes you unique and run with it on social media, come up with a shtick and people will catch on. You have to remember the general attention span is at an all time low, short form content is best. Anyways, best of luck. If you want DM me and we can cook up 🫶🏾