Should JP Rethink His Music Career?

Of course we advocate fighting for your dreams, but when you get knocked down over and over again, should you cut your losses and move on? During tonight's "Washington Heights," JP continued his exclusive diet of humble pie when a tour featuring up-and-coming artists rejected his bid, and after a few lukewarm concerts over the last few episodes, the rain cloud hovering overhead began to morph into a thunderstorm. When it came to Audubon's fate, it seemed like his only options were fight or flight.

At the beginning of JP's hip-hop career, his mother was outspokenly skeptical, and urged her son to get a more solid job to help pay the bills. JP assured her he could make money without conforming, and at first, it seemed like he was right. A few early gigs paid well and looked like they could really lead to something greater. However, lately things have plateaued, and JP has yet to nail down a contract with a single record exec.

+ What do you think -- is it smart for JP to continue on the music path when it's not panning out and there are still bills to pay?

Ludwin Debates Leaving 'Washington Heights' For The Boston Art Scene [Sneak Peek]

There's no arguing that everyone in the "Washington Heights" crew will stop at nothing to help progress their respective careers. They're willing to give up a lot to follow their dreams, and sometimes that means leaving the place you love and call home. In this sneak peek of the next episode, Ludwin considers taking a page out of Jimmy's playbook and leaving the "Heights" for a stint in Boston, where he's got an art connection.

After tasting success for the first time at his art show, Ludwin realizes that if he plays his cards right, he can actually make something of himself -- but not necessarily in New York City. "There's just mad distractions here," Ludwin tells Fred of his frustration with the city. "I was thinking I could go to Boston...and then Harry could give me a tour of the school," he continues. Knowing someone already enrolled in art school could help Ludwin get his foot in the gallery door. "You should take advantage of that!" Fred encourages. But there's one small problem. "I just wonder how I'm gonna tell Frank," Ludwin admits, worrying how his best friend will take the news. Nobody ever said achieving your goals would be a cake walk...