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De La Soul: Signing to a Major Label Is Slavery

2016-10-06T16:10:30.069Z

The phenomenal Hip-Hop trio that is De La Soul has been nourishing the genre since the late '80s, and during a recent sit down with VladTV they discussed the ramifications of their successful Kickstarter campaign to fund their upcoming album.

A joyful Maseo opens up the convo about the group's prosperous path with Kickstarter and says, "You know, I told somebody this is the best record deal I ever had." Soon Trugoy the Dove adds his perspective on how securing funds from Kickstarter dramatically differs from that of a traditional record deal from a label like E1 Music, formerly known as Koch Records.

"Koch is an entity and a corporation, or a company that's going to invest thinking that they're going to get a return. Kickstarter is the fan that wants to hear an album from you and doesn't expect any profit, other than the music. That's it," proclaims Dave.

This incredible account from De La Soul also includes other provocative subjects like dispelling the myth that the group is financially strapped, why signing to a major label is akin to slavery, and the beautiful opportunities that a supportive fanbase can offer.

Label Politics, Claims of Song Stealing, Criticism of Selling Out…This Ja Rule Documentary Has It All (Video)

2015-11-04T21:48:42.409Z

We talk to Ja, Irv Gotti, Lyor Cohen and more about the making of the song that turned Ja into a superstar.

G-Eazy On Becoming Successful Without Label Money, Explains Album's Tracks & Performs Live In-Studio

2014-09-18T17:58:02.101Z

Oakland rapper, G-Eazy stopped by Sway in the Morning to promote his new album, These Things Happen. After, Eazy broke down some lyrics from his new album's tracks, he also discussed why he believed it took him 10 years to perfect his craft as a rapper and producer. Later performed some of his music live in studio.

DJ Jazzy Jeff: Drake Shouldn't Have Went With a Label

2013-06-14T21:12:14.290Z

DJ Jazzy Jeff shares his thoughts on the current state of record labels, and why they might be in trouble due to the popularity of social media. He also explains why he thinks Chief Keef and Drake made a mistake signing to record labels when they already had a big buzz online.
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