YOUR DAILY INSIGHT // As Told By: Daniel Lopatin

Brooklyn native Daniel Lopatin is nothing short of prolific.

Some know him as exprimental drone artist Oneohtrix Point Never. Others recognize him as one half of electronic funk duo Ford & Lopatin. Throw in overseer of outsider label Software and frequent collaborator with Antony & The Johnsons, Lopatin's one of the busiest artists in the borough.

Today we heed his Daily Insight--and though he may be referencing musicians specifically, we stand by him in his belief that recognition is not a four-letter word:

For so many people, it's very hard to feel okay with success, because success is not cool. It supposedly tarnishes your thing; it ruins little pockets of scenes and the self-importance that comes from thinking you're the only people in your town that are doing something. That's what stops a lot of really talented people from sharing their music and turning it into a career.