Why We’re Not Using Patreon…

Most creators are told the same story:

“Go to Patreon. Build your community there. Let the platform handle the rest.”

And for a while, that made sense. I understand why people go that route it’s simple, it’s familiar, and it feels like the “right” way to launch something with structure.

But truthfully? Patreon will always make you build your dream in somebody else’s house.

And Poetic RNB was never meant to be confined to someone else’s blueprint.

We’re going our own way — because the culture deserves its own home.

Our website isn’t just a landing page. It’s a living, breathing ecosystem we’re building from scratch:

• A place where artists get spotlighted, not swallowed by algorithms.

• A place where fans can listen, watch, comment, engage, and build relationships with the culture all in one place.

• A place where the blog can tell the real truths about artistry, business, and self-worth… not the sugar-coated “10 tips to grow your followers” type of content.

Poetic RNB deserves a network. A 24/7 experience. A platform with soul.

Patreon is good — but independence is better.

Here's the honest truth most people won’t admit:

Platforms like Patreon, YouTube, IG, TikTok… they’re incredible tools, but they still own the walls. They decide visibility. They decide monetization. They decide reach. They decide what’s “allowed.” They decide when the rules change.

And real creators know how fast the rules change.

So Poetic RNB is choosing the harder route: Full ownership. Full control. Full freedom.

We want you — the readers, the music lovers, the creators — to feel like you’re part of a movement, not just a subscription tier.

This blog will not be a “content mill.”

Every day, we’re going to show up with:

• Real game.

• Real stories.

• Real mistakes and lessons.

• Real strategies for artists building their legacy.

• Real commentary on R&B, culture, and the creative industry.

• Real poetry to open your chest.

Today’s truth: Independence isn’t pretty at first.

Building your own platform means:

• Slower starts

• More responsibility

• More pressure

• More trial & error

• More faith

But it also means:

• More ownership

• More community

• More connection

• More direction

• More longevity

And right now, Poetic RNB is choosing longevity.

We’re not just building for 2026.We’re building for 2046.