Everything is about clout, numbers, perception and hype. The music actually comes last now when it comes to the music getting discovered.

this is so true n accurate n to add few points i feel like established artists no longer makes it a thing to actually discover new yung talents they just rather invest in a big moment one get to have n then it gets milked until another aspirin artist gt the same moment established artist will use to kinda keep their names alive , culture need more folks that cares abt it beside seeing it as business eg u can b good n struggle to b seen cuz the ones whos already in are searchin to find someone whos already motionin than actually buildin broes from the jump n be the part of the journey that will make wondrs when nartured

1000%. And if they do cover you there’s always a box you’re quantized into