The music industry has a dark side that many artists don’t see coming. In this episode of Robbi on the Record, we dive deep into the corruption in the music industry. From Taylor Swift’s battle for ownership of her music to Justin Bieber's $200 million catalog sale, the biggest artists are making decisions about rights, revenue, and control.We discuss why emerging artists are still focused on streams and going viral, and how the industry's system is rigged against them. With insights from Justin, founder of PayJam, we explore how the industry exploits labor and why it’s so difficult for artists to retain ownership. What you’ll learn:0:00 - 1:30: Introduction to the problems in the music industry, highlighting how major labels take control of artists' work.1:30 - 3:00: Justin from PayJam breaks down how labels profit off artists, leaving them with little ownership and revenue.3:00 - 4:30: How record deals, including 360 deals, exploit artists and lock them into unfair agreements.4:30 - 6:00: The lack of distribution and audience-building knowledge for emerging artists and why going viral isn’t the solution.6:00 - 7:30: How PayJam’s platform helps independent artists regain control, register their music, and grow their fanbase.7:30 - 9:00: Solutions for independent artists to build an audience, monetize their music, and stop relying on labels for validation.9:00 - 10:30: Final thoughts on the industry's exploitation and how artists can reclaim their power and earnings. PayJamm: https://www.payjamm.com/
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