Hey Bro , sorry that you lost your friend! You never know what life can bring to you down the line, I really think that you are talented and will do wonders on this platform , I can see that you are the humble type which is great, but can cancel all the efforts put into by undermining your work.I am very much like this which makes me procrastinate a lot !
I hope all the advice helps, I am releasing "A Song For You" today, I hope that you will enjoy it! My internet is down so I had to find a back up solution to upload :)
About the muting part don't worry about it, we singers are divas sometimes and I always take things the wrong way hahah, so insecure...I am working on it though
Anyway hope you all good , and hope to see more of your work!