The TRUTH about the music industry 🤦🏼‍♂️🤯

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @cherisola416
    @cherisola416 2 года назад +3740

    First they try to buy you, then they try to ruin you.

    • @UncannyLiving
      @UncannyLiving 2 года назад +1

      Who is very publicly anti blm and lgbt and very pro far right and trump. It’s pointless to even explain to you. You’ll believe anything if it fits your narrative at this point, could even be a piece of shitty toilet paper that looks like a triangle and you’ll take it as proof the illuminati is controlling your every move

    • @YourAccountabilibuddy
      @YourAccountabilibuddy 2 года назад +22

      Layne Staley would agree...

    • @DropoutJerome
      @DropoutJerome 2 года назад

      ​@@Aaronlong12345is that some tate shit? Sounds like some tate shit

    • @joshbrady5400
      @joshbrady5400 2 года назад +31

      Naw. First they tried to ruin Tom. Now he is embarrassing them.

    • @AxeCheeks
      @AxeCheeks 2 года назад +15

      "They find you, two time you. Say you're the best they've ever seen.....you should've never gone to hollywood"

  • @kimsrurallife8775
    @kimsrurallife8775 2 года назад +10009

    I bet it is really satisfying to know that they’re chasing after you and you are in a position to tell them no.

    • @fucyoutube4887
      @fucyoutube4887 2 года назад +28

      Yes,it will be funny

    • @bcullen5417
      @bcullen5417 2 года назад +8

      Don't do blow in my house and blind me ill have call the senor living.

    • @thatstruckin9432
      @thatstruckin9432 2 года назад +40

      Jews hate him

    • @Aberrantly
      @Aberrantly 2 года назад +21

      Tom reminds me greatly of Rage Against The Machine - in that he also doesn't take shit from anyone or lets anybody dictate what he can and / or cannot do.

    • @roybolder9480
      @roybolder9480 2 года назад

      ​@@thatstruckin9432stop that Jew shit dude... it's the same as sayin men dominate the west...
      Just 0.01% of a group... doesn't make them all the same.

  • @abrotherslegacy1001
    @abrotherslegacy1001 Год назад +463

    Once you sign, they own you and can control what you say. You’re a hero for standing on your own. God bless.

    • @bumpylucas26
      @bumpylucas26 Год назад +5

      We all know that someone owns the guy somewhere. Just because he posted a video saying what he respond to the competitors doesn't mean that he's independent

    • @abrotherslegacy1001
      @abrotherslegacy1001 Год назад +9

      @@bumpylucas26 it’s amazing that no one has called him out with evidence to back it up though.

    • @shqipebelgjike1274
      @shqipebelgjike1274 Год назад +1

      The fact that he responded to rock nation the way he did tells u enough…

    • @brent2725
      @brent2725 Год назад

      ​@abrotherslegacy1001 they don't need to he's a youtube alt right rapper lol 😅

    • @realization2013
      @realization2013 Год назад

      ​@@brent2725alt right lol. Haha

  • @synergisticcollusion134
    @synergisticcollusion134 11 месяцев назад +190

    That 1st "No." reply was personal and very professional!💯🤣😂👌👌👏

  • @angelamorrison5022
    @angelamorrison5022 2 года назад +208

    And this is why we love you and Nova so much. I'm so proud to have watched you grow and to choose life over all the drama that comes along with it.

    • @angelamorrison5022
      @angelamorrison5022 2 года назад

      @NTbore oh no I mentioned Nova it must mean I'm in love. And what if I were? How in all hell is that your concern. Are you jealous? Does it make you so very sad she has fans too? What sad life do you have that you just get on people's post and ask dumbass questions? Lol have fun with that

    • @Kyle-cv3de
      @Kyle-cv3de 2 года назад +1

      You're proud that you watched a bunch of RUclips clips? What kind of badge is that exactly

    • @angelamorrison5022
      @angelamorrison5022 2 года назад +1

      @@Kyle-cv3de I'm pretty proud I don't act like a douche nozzle and try to upset someone because I have nothing better to do with my time. Nice try cupcake you don't upset, hurt, or get to me. But have a great life.

    • @chrischriskidnicky6088
      @chrischriskidnicky6088 Год назад

      @ntbore4324who’s Nova?

  • @mermer3168
    @mermer3168 Год назад +512

    This is their worst fear.
    We are in the age now, because of technology, where more artists can start producing and sending out their own music to a much wider audience.
    While there are already artists who have realized and done this, I truly believe you're one of the first to really push further through the barriers and may break that wall finally.

    • @highestsettings
      @highestsettings Год назад +5

      There have been quite a few highly successful independent artists who have never signed to a label.
      And many many more reasonably successful independent artists who have never signed to a label.

    • @ExtraterrestrialBeing-jc7to
      @ExtraterrestrialBeing-jc7to Год назад +1

      Young Dolph...

    • @Str1ng5
      @Str1ng5 Год назад +1

      You do understand this man could be huge with the proper push?

    • @SkidmoreGmbH
      @SkidmoreGmbH Год назад +1

      Yeah which makes the rant toward the record companies kind of kicking a dead horse. Billboard? Who even knows what that is anymore? Casey Kasem?

    • @johnwilliamssr7423
      @johnwilliamssr7423 Год назад

      ​@@Str1ng5 he has the right concept remember Tech 9.

  • @jenniferburr8918
    @jenniferburr8918 Год назад +552

    I love that he's sticking w what he's been saying and not selling out. I truly admire this

    • @SindyJ37
      @SindyJ37 11 месяцев назад

      Same

    • @chadreeves403
      @chadreeves403 11 месяцев назад

      I hope he never sells out to the Taylor swift handling corp…

    • @mohamedfarah160mf
      @mohamedfarah160mf 11 месяцев назад

      He already sold out to Zionist ben shapiro

    • @TheSpidersoftheworld
      @TheSpidersoftheworld 11 месяцев назад +3

      One word technology.
      He would be taking every deal if he did not have a cellphone or Internet to post his content on social media. It's all about access.

    • @jameskuhn432
      @jameskuhn432 11 месяцев назад

      Definitely! Most would have fallen for the quick money.

  • @ArcaneInkTattoo
    @ArcaneInkTattoo 11 месяцев назад +72

    This dude won’t sell out because he’s passionate about things that can’t be bought.

    • @SmilingBassGuitar-hh2eq
      @SmilingBassGuitar-hh2eq 7 месяцев назад +1

      lol but he shouts out Jay-Z. K.

    • @itsmejhenley2nfiniT
      @itsmejhenley2nfiniT 6 месяцев назад

      ​​@@SmilingBassGuitar-hh2eq yea I didn't understand why he said that..especially with whats going atm...🤷

    • @johnnyblaze9217
      @johnnyblaze9217 4 месяца назад

      @@itsmejhenley2nfiniTwhat’s going on??

  • @healthierme-healthieryou3864
    @healthierme-healthieryou3864 Год назад +244

    I’m 67 years old and I have to say I appreciate your music and your message. Stay strong!! You own it!!

    • @cindyhesson9213
      @cindyhesson9213 Год назад +4

      I'm 62 and also enjoy his music and how real he is!! You do you hon cuz you're telling truths ❤️

    • @yvonaamariaa
      @yvonaamariaa Год назад +4

      LOL I'm nearly 70 and I said the same. This man has BALLS to the wall.

    • @warlord4713
      @warlord4713 Год назад +6

      lol, im almost 97, and I think tom is the best guy ever

    • @yvonaamariaa
      @yvonaamariaa Год назад +2

      @@warlord4713 Sweet!!!

    • @paullaney5016
      @paullaney5016 Год назад +1

      I LOVE YALL ❤️

  • @djtbone001a
    @djtbone001a Год назад +310

    This is what we need. People just producing their own music. People promoting theirselves. We don't need anyone to do that for us.Tom is proof of that.

    • @fallengodlingx6616
      @fallengodlingx6616 Год назад +3

      The principal of them was to help take some of the burden of starting up off of young budding musicians. Helping more to succeed and diversifying the music industry. Sadly it’s quickly gone down hill. Now it’s simply whose going to be the next hot thing so they can make money off of us.

    • @fryloc359
      @fryloc359 Год назад +2

      Fortunately, with social media, youtube, tiktok, music streaming, ect, it's a lot easier to get your music out.

    • @djtbone001a
      @djtbone001a Год назад

      @@fryloc359 Unfortunately that’s all wrong. Social media is backwards. People need to stop posting on other people’s servers and start posting on their own servers where they have all the control and can’t be censored or banned.

  • @OKAYOKAY420
    @OKAYOKAY420 2 года назад +40

    You just turned down the devil several times, I'm so proud of you. You should be very proud of yourself.

  • @michaelmyers7425
    @michaelmyers7425 11 месяцев назад +15

    Integrity is the most overused word when describing one's self without seeing any proof of such integrity.
    THIS is actual proof.
    👏👏👏BRAVO!!
    Dont be gotten by the music pimps!

  • @Mrm1k_eth
    @Mrm1k_eth Год назад +700

    Respect. Didn’t sell his soul to be a puppet.

    • @Honeybeez5535
      @Honeybeez5535 Год назад +14

      We don’t know his-tory but he is a free agent.

    • @Cire-dm5cj
      @Cire-dm5cj Год назад +2

      ​@@Honeybeez5535 well said

    • @festus4513
      @festus4513 Год назад +17

      If you work in the music industry, you have sold your soul.

    • @whodidyoudirty3323
      @whodidyoudirty3323 Год назад +2

      and look where that got him lol, more airplay on youtube shorts ive only seen this guy onhere complaining its like his shtick

    • @jameskhumalo-nh7hv
      @jameskhumalo-nh7hv Год назад

      ​@@festus4513so if I'm a session musicia I sold my soul 💀 you one of them conspiracy ass niggas right 🤔?!.

  • @danielransom8505
    @danielransom8505 2 года назад +462

    "At the end of the day I am beholden to no one, no record companies, no corporate interests, no nothing. They can't cancel me because I don't give a f***". - Kid Rock.

    • @b__w_4565
      @b__w_4565 2 года назад +7

      No way kid rock is independent! 😂 dude is way to mainstream!

    • @zippitydoodah5693
      @zippitydoodah5693 2 года назад +15

      Now. When he was huge he was on several different record labels _including_ *Atlantic* - definitely a Major Record Label. NOW that his career is in its twilight and he is no longer hitting the top of the charts he makes this claim - and its true now. Tom has NEVER been on a label. He has ALWAYS been independent from the start.

    • @HattieJosh
      @HattieJosh 2 года назад

      What are the lyrics to Cool Daddy Cool then

    • @HattieJosh
      @HattieJosh 2 года назад +1

      @@b__w_4565 he's been on Lava Records for ages yet as soon as Smile Empty Soul criticizes Christianity Lava drops them

    • @chrisbowlby9640
      @chrisbowlby9640 2 года назад

      Omg I would love to see a collab album with Kid and Tom ! That would be the kick ass album of the year lol

  • @catcooper9461
    @catcooper9461 2 года назад +112

    They just want to get their hands on you to use and control you. We are very proud of you and Nova for standing firm.❤

    • @HattieJosh
      @HattieJosh 2 года назад

      The radios are controlling Tom not the labels

    • @hleigh7201
      @hleigh7201 2 года назад +2

      ​@@HattieJoshNo one is controlling Tim. Try harder

    • @HattieJosh
      @HattieJosh 2 года назад

      @@hleigh7201 actually I am I'm telling him to tell you what I want you to hear

    • @hleigh7201
      @hleigh7201 2 года назад +5

      @@HattieJosh ok kiddo. Stay in school.

    • @HattieJosh
      @HattieJosh 2 года назад

      @@hleigh7201 lol the fact that you didn't realize that was satire

  • @yasmin5552
    @yasmin5552 8 месяцев назад +12

    I just love you, Tom. You are a breath of fresh air.

  • @boatmanfall3n
    @boatmanfall3n 2 года назад +68

    So proud of you for saying no to their bullshit bro. I hope other artists listen and that the music industry machine gets dismantled.

  • @kristenwolfe5272
    @kristenwolfe5272 2 года назад +93

    Your integrity is a testament. You and Nova and your family are pure gold.

  • @jenniferwatts6534
    @jenniferwatts6534 2 года назад +99

    love this so much!!! 100% artist cut, 100% artist in full control of it all, the best record deal ever.

  • @lindsaymisquez9063
    @lindsaymisquez9063 8 месяцев назад +20

    thank you for standing up to this corrupt industry!!!!

    • @oldzeeland
      @oldzeeland 4 месяца назад

      @@lindsaymisquez9063 if he did he would be dead already. Canadian psyop tswift fraternal twin

  • @ninga55
    @ninga55 2 года назад +21

    You are the last, real AUTHENTIC PRINCIPLED artist. Good for u. I will support u always

  • @Destinyirus278
    @Destinyirus278 Год назад +619

    Y’all can never call him a sellout. & for that I respect him so much 🙏🏾

    • @jamieturner5216
      @jamieturner5216 Год назад +11

      He's a sellout

    • @sarge_kushlord6117
      @sarge_kushlord6117 Год назад +14

      @@jamieturner5216gotta see some proof there big homie😂

    • @srpajamas
      @srpajamas Год назад +6

      He’s dating someone with SERIOUS money and connections 🤌🏼look it up

    • @srpajamas
      @srpajamas Год назад +2

      @@Destinyirus278 I didn’t say she was a Rockafeller. Lols. Other rappers gave her the nickname Rockafeller. Like I said, she has serious money and connections. She grew up with a father and brother in the industry and a studio in their home. I’m not even kidding. Look it up. Her family has been in the music industry for years. But you’re right, he’s not selling out. He doesn’t need to. He met the right people with the right connections.

    • @yomfnmama757
      @yomfnmama757 Год назад +1

      @@srpajamas You're correct.

  • @jonlanier_
    @jonlanier_ 2 года назад +356

    "Few men have the virtue to withstand the highest bidder." - George Washington

  • @Valkyrian_777
    @Valkyrian_777 2 года назад +246

    All major artists are pretending to have power.
    But you said no to those who gave them power.
    THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is true power.

    • @Thaijler
      @Thaijler 2 года назад +4

      This man exploits people just as much as a label.

    • @Three_Lions-1986
      @Three_Lions-1986 2 года назад +2

      ​@@Thaijlerlike who?

    • @xtremefps_
      @xtremefps_ 2 года назад +2

      ​@@Thaijler proof?

    • @Jriley6670
      @Jriley6670 2 года назад +2

      ​@@Thaijler proof TrUsT Me BrO

    • @Thaijler
      @Thaijler 2 года назад +1

      @@Jriley6670 When given proof, you bury you head In the sand. You lie to remain obstinate in you life of sin.

  • @calvinblaine
    @calvinblaine 2 года назад +67

    Our adopted brother, showing'm what true Americans look like every day. Thanks brother. God bless.

  • @magicrivers9007
    @magicrivers9007 2 года назад +28

    It is fire. You and Nova are beautiful beings. I love your commitment to truth and fighting the corrupt system.

  • @RoyRockerr007
    @RoyRockerr007 Год назад +53

    Shit Tom u the man thx for the honesty n truth.

  • @That_Tyler_Energy
    @That_Tyler_Energy 2 года назад +735

    “You can keep your cash, I’m not that broke..”

  • @eternalwizard776
    @eternalwizard776 2 года назад +50

    Exactly! If they cared they would have reached out before you had the number one pop song. They’re just greedy. Thank you for not giving in and inspiring so many of us 🙌

    • @424stormygirl
      @424stormygirl 2 года назад +4

      He has had alot of offers in the past and he turned them all down before, they didn't wait til this song they just stopped after he turned them down. Just thought they'd give it another shot. LOL .

  • @Doubleovegetable
    @Doubleovegetable 2 года назад +273

    It's hard to bribe somebody when you're happy with what you have.

  • @maggierunchel4720
    @maggierunchel4720 Год назад +186

    At 71 years young I want to let you know I love your music and what you stand for .....no corruption

  • @thatsitvideos
    @thatsitvideos 2 года назад +33

    Your unexpected crossover with GHOST into the #1 slot on the Pop Charts, and not one of those labels getting an acorn out of it, has got to be the best feeling for you, especially after all of the work you and your team have put into this. The great tracks you released were just icing on the cake.
    This people, is "The American Dream"
    Congratulations once again, and all of you at HOG keep up the great work!

    • @verily360
      @verily360 2 года назад +4

      They will still try to destroy you . Also there is probably a lot of jealousy of you. I love your music..

    • @rennieputnam2662
      @rennieputnam2662 Год назад

      What "pop chart" are you talking about? He's nowhere to be found on the Billboard hot 100.

    • @thatsitvideos
      @thatsitvideos Год назад +1

      @@rennieputnam2662
      Ok Casey Kasem, you can reel in your lure.

  • @howey935
    @howey935 Год назад +160

    It's awesome to see a real independent artist doing it all himself and making it.

    • @brent2725
      @brent2725 Год назад

      Not really he's still stuck on RUclips because he's a alt right rapper and it's not a good reflection on the community of rap

  • @codyhahn6748
    @codyhahn6748 2 года назад +23

    Never change man. We can trust you to tell us the truth. That shits rare these days.

  • @Strive1974
    @Strive1974 11 месяцев назад +176

    You just got my 100% respect. You and Oliver Anthony are true artists. Music is made by those who music saves

    • @karissadelagarza6482
      @karissadelagarza6482 11 месяцев назад

      Just cause Anthony declined the record label doesn't mean he's real! He backpeddled like everything he said in his song 😢

    • @breelee4362
      @breelee4362 11 месяцев назад

      ​@karissadelagarza6482 did he really? 😕 What did he say?

    • @susanryan3479
      @susanryan3479 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@karissadelagarza6482 Prove it. Because I follow Oliver Anthony and have not seen or heard him backpeddling.

  • @goldenboy7819
    @goldenboy7819 2 года назад +266

    This is called someone who has principles and who is not a sellout. Commendable.

    • @seanA416
      @seanA416 2 года назад +2

      Absolutely. I have so much respect for Tom

    • @danlienheart1719
      @danlienheart1719 2 года назад +3

      Instead he just a wanna be woke guy who makes the same song over and over again

    • @joshuajordan8486
      @joshuajordan8486 2 года назад +1

      ​@@danlienheart1719how many songs do you have on the top ten billboards, ill wait.

    • @danlienheart1719
      @danlienheart1719 2 года назад

      @@joshuajordan8486 that's a dumbass argument only kids make and also that only happened once so calm down you can say about almost every somewhat decent band or singer

    • @joshuajordan8486
      @joshuajordan8486 2 года назад

      @@danlienheart1719 so you admit he's somewhat decent.

  • @Statist0815
    @Statist0815 2 года назад +34

    You are what an artist should be. RESPECT !

    • @jamesmight7409
      @jamesmight7409 Год назад +2

      I don't ever listen to rap type music but your music is real and has a true message

  • @cicelyspecht3407
    @cicelyspecht3407 2 года назад +5

    Im so glad you are in our lives. 2 people changing the world!! So awesome Tom & Nova!!!!! We LOVE YALL WE BELIEVE IN YOU

  • @SnakeHuntersTV
    @SnakeHuntersTV 11 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome and very true. Not many people could be in the position to say NO. You worked hard af. Props dude! 🤘❤️🙌🖤

  • @Liamsmomma6486
    @Liamsmomma6486 2 года назад +15

    I swear your a whole breed on its own. I pray my children have the strength and morality to stand up to others like you. Much love.

  • @amygerike3409
    @amygerike3409 2 года назад +247

    I appreciate you being your own boss and not letting the labels control and exploit you, your potential, and your money.

    • @theproduct8375
      @theproduct8375 2 года назад +3

      Now if the general public became less concerned with labels 👀
      🤯

    • @dresdengrl9408
      @dresdengrl9408 2 года назад +1

      Exactly, you know the next thing they’d do is try to control his message.

    • @FiendishlyDelightedSefto
      @FiendishlyDelightedSefto 2 года назад

      ​@@theproduct8375what if I want a label that can give me access to equipment so I can exploit them in return I'll give them the best music

    • @theproduct8375
      @theproduct8375 2 года назад

      @@FiendishlyDelightedSefto woosh

  • @michael83ms
    @michael83ms 2 года назад +93

    Man jus smashed it " we don't need no million dollars " 🤣😂🤣😭👍🏿

    • @hotfeva9843
      @hotfeva9843 2 года назад

      Those fake emails champ don't believe the hype

    • @joebarracuda6038
      @joebarracuda6038 Год назад

      Yes that's great but his music isn't that great bro.. No h8 but it sucks

  • @marynaperley-robertson9264
    @marynaperley-robertson9264 11 месяцев назад +3

    Love your stand on this topic. RESPECT young lad

  • @MegaDoom101
    @MegaDoom101 Год назад +183

    How to communicate with record labels.
    Step 1: Don’t

    • @princealmighty5391
      @princealmighty5391 Год назад

      Why is that. U missing out on money

    • @Vase94
      @Vase94 Год назад +4

      ​@@princealmighty5391Money that you ain't gonna get.

    • @DavidSlEePtOkEnSanchez
      @DavidSlEePtOkEnSanchez Год назад +3

      @@princealmighty5391 please tell me how you make money when the company owns everything you do? Your masters, your voice, your video. Every single penny going to Tom GOES to Tom, he isn’t splitting with anyone unless he wants to. That’s worth way more than money bro.

    • @princealmighty5391
      @princealmighty5391 Год назад

      @@DavidSlEePtOkEnSanchez yes. But he will become a millionaire atleast by record labels or atleast half a millionare

    • @princealmighty5391
      @princealmighty5391 Год назад

      @@DavidSlEePtOkEnSanchez for example stan Lee and marvel stan Lee sold his rights to Hollywood he was living the dream

  • @HeyStellllaaaa
    @HeyStellllaaaa Год назад +151

    These are the kind of artists we need!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @manuelare1480
      @manuelare1480 Год назад +6

      Bro, he sings a lot about American problems, but he's Canadian and our problems don't affect him at all.

    • @imkaos2507
      @imkaos2507 Год назад +1

      Hell yeah

    • @TheJ1aa2m3
      @TheJ1aa2m3 Год назад

      @krunchyjoints4034 it’s called pandering and he sees a market where he can gain a lot of movement quickly. There not a lot to figure out.

    • @Papapickles69
      @Papapickles69 Год назад +1

      @@manuelare1480All I’ve ever heard him complain about is no one giving him a label and him doing it himself. Honestly annoying everytime I see him.

    • @joshlasky8138
      @joshlasky8138 Год назад

      ​@Papapickles69 he is only relevant because of american right wing people who pander to they own narratives

  • @michaelowchar7731
    @michaelowchar7731 2 года назад +17

    I just learned your music and who you are. Love it!! Keep that shit up yo!!!

  • @1Arururu
    @1Arururu 11 месяцев назад

    I stopped buying music from the labels sometime shortly after the Napster fiasco. I am not going to blow 10-20 (what it was) for an album from someone that I don’t know if 1 song on there is one I liked. And since I don’t listen to the radio it kind of freed me up of spending several hundred albums every few months. Love your music Tom. Keep it up! Keep standing against the labels.

  • @robertpritchard4681
    @robertpritchard4681 6 месяцев назад +2

    You my friend are the f****** bomb you're showing people how to f****** do it on their own a little bit of hard work sorry a lot of hard work and some intestinal fortitude can go very very far on this planet we need to see more people like you who have a bit of a backbone a whole lot of common sense and are not afraid to speak their mind thanks Tom❤❤❤❤

  • @casualobserver77
    @casualobserver77 2 года назад +60

    This is a huge reason why we love you so much Tom
    UNCONTROLLED

    • @Kyle-cv3de
      @Kyle-cv3de 2 года назад +1

      He's still controlled. Just by different people.

    • @stevelethal2910
      @stevelethal2910 2 года назад

      Tom is completely controlled. Just not on paper. That's the whole scam. They make you believe that he came up organically and hasn't sold out because he isn't signed, but in the background he is being funded by a silent party who tells him what he can and cannot say. He's playing a role. His job is to promote neoconservatism, which is anti conservative in nature. He had Blair White (another neocon grifter) in one of his music videos.

  • @ardene6301
    @ardene6301 Год назад +7

    My brother introduced me to your music Last year before he passed away. I share your music every chance I get! God bless you and your wife for the truth you share. Stay real my friend!

  • @stanleymcdonald9366
    @stanleymcdonald9366 2 года назад +40

    You do not need them as you already know you have all of us

  • @hebu8058
    @hebu8058 9 месяцев назад +1

    One of the very few artists I respect.

  • @rosethatgrewfromconcrete3776
    @rosethatgrewfromconcrete3776 2 года назад +81

    A man with principles! 🙌🏽👏🏽

  • @danielp1994
    @danielp1994 2 года назад +82

    You control your music now. There was no social media back then, YOU have all the power necessary.

  • @patriciamedaris8552
    @patriciamedaris8552 2 года назад +101

    These are the same things Freddie Mercury and Prince warned the music world about. Musicians are exploited, used, then tossed like garbage. So proud of you guys for working so hard and seeing your success!

    • @badgermetal
      @badgermetal 2 года назад +7

      They also write contracts that keep taking the money long after the artist dies, sometimes even a bigger cut than before. Pure scumbaggery.

    • @WCove99
      @WCove99 2 года назад

      I didn't know my man Freddie Mercury did that. Makes me like him even more!

    • @alexcottrell6094
      @alexcottrell6094 2 года назад

      ya except freddy mercury was signed to 6 plus record labels same as prince. if your gonna spew crap make sure to wipe with facts or your backed up with shit

  • @kaylanchetty
    @kaylanchetty 6 месяцев назад +1

    Man of integrity. Refreshing to see this.

  • @CATherine001
    @CATherine001 Год назад +189

    Prince broke the sound barrier when he went independent 💜

    • @michaeljarvis5489
      @michaeljarvis5489 Год назад +7

      I thought he was an absolute kook when he changed his name to the unpronouncable symbol, but later on I found put the whole story behind it, well played. A big ol finger to the record label!

    • @miiaeighty8proof
      @miiaeighty8proof Год назад +2

      These artist are never really “independent” if u sign u sign. It’s not “independent” or for a lack of better terms there’s no “in between”

    • @rooroon3t
      @rooroon3t Год назад +1

      Was about to make same point - great to see someone else shout out the purple genius

    • @incredible3214
      @incredible3214 Год назад +1

      Love the artist formerly known as Prince.❤

    • @megmagruder7124
      @megmagruder7124 Год назад +1

      Great video

  • @adampitzer5309
    @adampitzer5309 2 года назад +28

    All the respect in the world Tom. Hold the line big dawg.

  • @MelywoodMedia
    @MelywoodMedia 2 года назад +10

    "NO" "SEND" Nothing but respect to you! 😂
    This is the best short on You Tube! Congrats for your success. You deserve it.

  • @ChadPhillipsMusic
    @ChadPhillipsMusic 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks Tom. We need more of this. Keep on fighting the good fight man.

  • @chibigoooo3110
    @chibigoooo3110 2 года назад +199

    As someone trying to get young artists to understand what record companies actually do...THANK YOU!

    • @Kyle-cv3de
      @Kyle-cv3de 2 года назад +1

      Cool beans dude. It's called business, move accordingly 🤡

    • @chibigoooo3110
      @chibigoooo3110 2 года назад +1

      @@Kyle-cv3de Are you in the industry or trying to get in?

    • @Kyle-cv3de
      @Kyle-cv3de 2 года назад

      @@chibigoooo3110 hell no.

    • @chibigoooo3110
      @chibigoooo3110 2 года назад

      @@Kyle-cv3de You're the business not the record company you clown. Sit down.

    • @Kyle-cv3de
      @Kyle-cv3de 2 года назад

      @@chibigoooo3110 and what exactly does the business consist of?

  • @paulsweeney2959
    @paulsweeney2959 2 года назад +13

    Man, love it when you truly see someone rise above it, and do it on their own with just their fam.
    Now, if more artists take your advice, you can bring them down

  • @zimdididit313
    @zimdididit313 2 года назад +4

    You do you Tom, We're behind you . much love .

  • @EllenStant
    @EllenStant 5 месяцев назад

    U R A crazy blessing in a crazy world very grateful for you 😊❤ no words just laughing till it hurts

  • @beverlyfamily4156
    @beverlyfamily4156 2 года назад +4

    I’m so glad I came across one of your music videos a few years ago. Your doing amazing and love your music. You opened my eyes to a lot because I was brainwashed for years growing up. Thank you and keep up your amazing work. I have been spreading your videos to family and friends and they love you. Nova that goes for you as well. Your an amazing woman!!!!!

  • @3Prodigy
    @3Prodigy Год назад +45

    We need more people like you geee.

  • @HoustonHardHitters01
    @HoustonHardHitters01 2 года назад +437

    PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COSTS

    • @Thaijler
      @Thaijler 2 года назад

      He's just anorther corporate puppet acting independent to hide the truth. It's no coincidence his record is called Ghost. Like he said, "if you got numbers, they'll exploit you."

    • @jjlatinopedia
      @jjlatinopedia 2 года назад +14

      No.

    • @antoneckhart4010
      @antoneckhart4010 2 года назад +1

      ​@@jjlatinopediabecause hes is european?

    • @Metallic-ym6rw
      @Metallic-ym6rw 2 года назад +2

      Pray for the Lord to protect him!

    • @The-xp4xj
      @The-xp4xj 2 года назад

      who would waste a bullet like that

  • @Thewoowooguru
    @Thewoowooguru 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for all that you do man!!

  • @TITCHY
    @TITCHY 2 года назад +17

    You sir….have my upmost respect…..words can’t describe how much respect I have for you!

    • @jackwhitbread4583
      @jackwhitbread4583 2 года назад

      Okay it's utmost actually if you don't want to look stupid.

  • @snarfsnarfff
    @snarfsnarfff 2 года назад +57

    A man that knows how to use the power of social media. I hope more artists follow in your footsteps, Tom. Give the power back to the artist.

  • @rarm3728
    @rarm3728 Год назад +5

    💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 Every budding artist needs to see this, you got the power don't throw it away

  • @spiritual8flame
    @spiritual8flame 9 месяцев назад

    This guy is fire for doing this!🔥
    Stay strong my brother💪

  • @akroe7
    @akroe7 2 года назад +13

    „We don’t need your million dollars” - it’s pure gold🤣 cheers from Poland ❤️

  • @BrattyTude
    @BrattyTude Год назад +35

    Proud of you for never switching up and holding the flashlight so everyone can see

  • @247HustleMode
    @247HustleMode 2 года назад +14

    So much respect, brother. You don't need those clowns. 💯 👏

  • @tiffanycollins30tc
    @tiffanycollins30tc 5 месяцев назад

    Hell yes!! ❤❤❤❤ love your music, your stand, and you too, yes i don't know you, lol, but gotta love someone speaking the TRUTH IN TIMES LIKE THIS ❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💕

  • @TheBeachesandshores
    @TheBeachesandshores 2 года назад +189

    It's rare that someone doesn't sell out these days. Mad respect.

    • @ontherun8249
      @ontherun8249 2 года назад +1

      No sellouts. Just business

    • @kingofthedead333
      @kingofthedead333 2 года назад +1

      Its not selling out when u sign to a label.

    • @jonell2295
      @jonell2295 2 года назад +1

      ​@@kingofthedead333 how is it not?

    • @ramonbriones4487
      @ramonbriones4487 2 года назад

      He's making a lot of money on his own. It's the new way

    • @unbannable7551
      @unbannable7551 2 года назад +2

      @@kingofthedead333 maybe do some research before you comment next time? You’re selling your image, they own you after you sign. So stop talking if you don’t know what you’re talking about!

  • @MattyTucks7
    @MattyTucks7 Год назад +15

    SO SO SO PROUD OF YOU TOM! TY! FOR EVERYTHING AND FOR ALL OF US! KEEP GOING AND STAND STRONG!!! IT'S WORTH IT NOW AND ULTIMATELY!!!

  • @soulfulcecil
    @soulfulcecil Год назад +31

    Stand your ground, Watch your Back, they're dangerous. Prince warned us. RIP Prince

    • @sebsignat8286
      @sebsignat8286 Год назад

      I did not know I should be scared of white people

  • @BigT2664
    @BigT2664 11 месяцев назад +3

    I get it! I like that you know your own worth. The fact that they know your worth too and are almost desperate to get you in their fold, is priceless!

  • @yvanm7999
    @yvanm7999 Год назад +86

    As an independent artist with no numbers, this is what I needed to hear ❤

    • @hastid8475
      @hastid8475 Год назад

      hey! you got this!

    • @Denozo88
      @Denozo88 Год назад

      Do it your way and if you do sign a deal never give them an inch. I hop you do well and we can hear your music some day.

    • @Goatedninja
      @Goatedninja Год назад

      1 video 8 years ago ain't going to get those numbers lad

    • @MilFam333
      @MilFam333 Год назад

      No, if you desire a major dist, make sure to lawyer up and have the lawyer make terms you provide. ;) if the major dist does not like your terms or you dislike theirs you go back and forth till you reach an agreement.

    • @qzxotc507
      @qzxotc507 Год назад

      You ain’t even close to him nor will you succeed find something else to do where the chances are more dummy😆

  • @MR-qf2sm
    @MR-qf2sm Год назад +69

    Tell all of them "no". Never say yes.

  • @desiderata333
    @desiderata333 2 года назад +29

    I lover your new song Ghost. Been playing it over and over and over!!!! ❤🙏🏽

  • @WolfKilla95
    @WolfKilla95 10 месяцев назад

    Your honestly the realest artist today brotha everyones about the dollars today but u keep it real love it man

  • @jasonharris1422
    @jasonharris1422 2 года назад +7

    You're such an awesome dude with great morals I seriously love you man

  • @LadySugaZilla
    @LadySugaZilla 2 года назад +15

    Your awesome, stick with your ideals 100%.

  • @OriginalCatfish42
    @OriginalCatfish42 2 года назад +90

    Hey the fact that they offer you a million bucks means you are worth at least 50 times that.
    I'm proud of you man! Don't let those parasites milk your hard work!

    • @kylerowland1227
      @kylerowland1227 2 года назад +1

      $1,000,000 advance!
      Would be way different if they just gave away $1m as a signing bonus. But you’re right.

    • @krowentheunknown7848
      @krowentheunknown7848 2 года назад

      I'd run the price up for the laugh of it to see how much they are willing to offer if they're interested but fair fucks to Tom to be in that position

    • @vuy
      @vuy 2 года назад

      That boy aint worth shit

  • @racheldiamond2457
    @racheldiamond2457 11 месяцев назад

    I love how authentic you are... Keep spitting. Love from Scotland ❤

  • @sassy0404
    @sassy0404 Год назад +29

    Stay true to yourself and never stop speaking on your truth. I honestly enjoy the raw messages. Blessings to you and yours.
    It’s time to realize what the hell is going on and stand up!! 🙌🏼

    • @sal_strazzullo
      @sal_strazzullo Год назад

      Those record labels are literally working for Satan

    • @sinsinnomore5555
      @sinsinnomore5555 Год назад

      And keep the combover..it will be handy when TM starts to bald in a few years.

  • @SensSword
    @SensSword 2 года назад +16

    Can confirm this is 100% true.

  • @ericzingapan2488
    @ericzingapan2488 2 года назад +696

    They will offer you millions of dollars but they will take your soul in return.

    • @HisDudeness1986
      @HisDudeness1986 2 года назад +12

      I recently watched an interview with Van Halen talking about this sort of thing. After they finished their first tour, supporting their first album, David Lee Roth recounts how their label insisted the band owed them $2 million. Despite the large amounts of album sales, all of the sold-out concerts and merchandise that Van Halen sold, somehow they were indebted $2 million to their record label. Roth quickly talked some sense into the record company and, I think were no longer in debt.

    • @dannypowell594
      @dannypowell594 2 года назад

      I'm pretty sure that's exactly what he just explain but thanks Captain obvious

    • @raymay9276
      @raymay9276 2 года назад

      Singular my guy. They offered ONE million

    • @mrsavagemans
      @mrsavagemans 2 года назад +1

      @@raymay9276 in advance my guy

    • @brianb7869
      @brianb7869 2 года назад

      or worse. see Amy Winehouse...

  • @ThriftGodess
    @ThriftGodess 5 месяцев назад

    You're amazing Tom, much respect and keep putting out great music 🎵🎶❤

  • @ericahudson8550
    @ericahudson8550 2 года назад +31

    This is why ppl love you, congrats!

  • @Thenumber33secret
    @Thenumber33secret 2 года назад +161

    This man is literally the definition of integrity

    • @inkwyvern5171
      @inkwyvern5171 Год назад +11

      Is he? He wants to brag and seek attention from you over what he's done

    • @SHITS2DGIGGLES
      @SHITS2DGIGGLES Год назад +1

      Lol... WTF ? Really ? Lol .. change color and you swipe on through

    • @Thenumber33secret
      @Thenumber33secret Год назад +1

      @@inkwyvern5171 this can’t be defined as bragging. If we doesn’t communicate his independent success, his career would stop immediately.

    • @Thenumber33secret
      @Thenumber33secret Год назад

      @@SHITS2DGIGGLES don’t understand your comment. Change colour?

    • @WafflesIncorporated
      @WafflesIncorporated Год назад +2

      @@SHITS2DGIGGLES instructions unclear, I’m now purple and dead.

  • @debrafrogner
    @debrafrogner 2 года назад +17

    😂🤣🤣🤣 I laughed so hard! Love you, brother!
    Hang Over Gang 4life!
    Love from Oregon 🇺🇸

  • @juliethomas982
    @juliethomas982 11 месяцев назад +1

    Dedication! Yes sir! Thank you for standing your ground.

  • @jmer3536
    @jmer3536 2 года назад +18

    You tell them Tom. We need more people like you in the world

  • @brandonthompson5387
    @brandonthompson5387 Год назад +14

    This just shows how real you are much love brother

  • @cherryrocks2099
    @cherryrocks2099 Год назад +14

    So proud that you stand up for your music & don't let them buy you out, cause your 100% right they don't care about anyone,except for $$$

  • @Twistedpeppermint99
    @Twistedpeppermint99 11 месяцев назад

    Love this dude!! You have my respect, young man! Stand your ground.