>>28089161I mean, I get it, corporations are generally the bad guys, but I feel like in this case, it's just not that simple when you look at the complete package of everything that is being given to the talent.
>Financial security>Loyal fanbases (as long as you actually stream)>Support for massive projects that would be way harder to do on your own (see Calli, Suisei, and Irys' music careers)And, in return, you don't get to keep literally every single dollar you make. Idk if I'm just gullible, but to me, that's a nice trade.