Two speakers break down why major record labels are dangerous for artists, comparing the music business to a drug game where you're disposable once you stop making money. They describe the loneliness of fame, the pressure to spend lavishly, and why artists need to build wealth fast while they're relevant.
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When you sign to a record label, you'll know you signed your life over. And these white boys don't care about you, 'cause the minute you fall off, they'll find another Lauri Aiden.
And they'll find another Capone Noreaga, and they'll find another B-Real. So you need to just keep stacking chips up, do what you gotta do while you hot, and motherfuckers get out the game. Just like the drug game, it's even worse because in the drug game, if somebody jerk you, you can shoot them and kill them. And if you in this game and somebody jerk you, you gotta be humble. No matter what you just been through, it's gotta be right.
You gotta approach people, you gotta be approachable, you gotta be all good. If you see somebody, slap hands with them, kind of saying, you know, smile or whatever it is. But you always gotta act like you ain't —somebody want to be a rap superstar and live large. A big house, 5 cars, you're in charge. Cuz enough of your world, don't trust nobody. Got enough of your show, constantly to be a rap superstar and live large. A big house, 5 cars, you're in charge. Cuz enough of your world, don't trust nobody. Got enough of your show, constantly— my own son don't know me. I'm chilling in the hotel room lonely, but I thank God I'm with my homies. But sometimes I wish I was back home, but only on radio. More videos than they show me, no love.
Aah! Let's get another song here going. You guys can see the dates of the trades. It's not Photoshop. Try to get the screen as bright.