A real eye opening piece. Certain types of artists can flourish in this new model, but other types of artists need more substantial investment, it doesn't matter from where, record label or digital portal, but someone has to front some bread to pay for studio time and original artwork and such.

There was a post recently that was naming all the many different neo-soul/ left-of-center artists that appeared in the mid 90s to early 00s. Goes to show how many people must be in the race in order for consumers to get a d'angelo or a erykah. The question is tho, who will step up to finance the sub-genres and artists who I believe are 'waiting out' these early decades till someone can show them the money? Apple? Pirate Bay? Some lifestyle brand?

Good article man.

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