The Label Syndicate (The Extortionists)
For decades, the majors have operated like high-end racketeers. They lure you in with false promises of safety, advances that trap you in lifelong debt, and 360-degree contracts that strip away your publishing, your masters, and your autonomy. They don't want art; they want algorithm-friendly commodities manufactured in sterile rooms. They force you to water down your frequency, trade your integrity for a trend, and turn your sacred expression into fast-food noise for ad-space monetization.
