When people today complain about artists not getting paid enough, I think they're often comparing streaming profits to the CD profits of the late 90s. And there is not going to be any comparison with half a billion in CD sales caused by monopolies and backdoor deals. Artists didn't see enough of that money then, and they certainly won't now with less total profit unless the record execs take a cut. And they won't.
— Jan 06, 2026 10:10PM
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