The TRUTH about the music industry 🤦🏼‍♂️🤯

[@ninga55]

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

[@cherisola416]

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

[@UncannyLiving]

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]

Layne Staley would agree...

[@DropoutJerome]

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

[@joshbrady5400]

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

[@AxeCheeks]

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

[@yasmin5552]

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

[@lindsaymisquez9063]

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

[@kimsrurallife8775]

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]

Yes,it will be funny

[@bcullen5417]

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

[@thatstruckin9432]

Jews hate him

[@Aberrantly]

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]

​@@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.

[@angelamorrison5022]

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.

[@ntbore4324]

Always about nova... u in love ?

[@angelamorrison5022]

@@ntbore4324 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

[@ntbore4324]

@@angelamorrison5022 i wont even read the whole thing... ur too sensitive... ur lame as fuck.... 6 word and u HAVE to write this whole thing.. say im wrong... congratulation now everyone who gonna read this know that in 6 words and ur triggered.

[@Kyle-cv3de]

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

[@angelamorrison5022]

@@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.

[@synergisticcollusion134]

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

[@ArcaneInkTattoo]

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

[@SmilingBassGuitar-hh2eq]

lol but he shouts out Jay-Z. K.

[@itsmejhenley2nfiniT]

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

[@OKAYOKAY420]

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

[@calvinblaine]

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

[@auntiehollyd6395]

*Canadian

[@nchrist511]

That's why he said "adopted brother".

[@michaelmyers7425]

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!

[@kaylanchetty]

Well said

[@kaylanchetty]

Man of integrity. Refreshing to see this.

[@magicrivers9007]

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

[@abrotherslegacy1001]

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

[@bumpylucas26]

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]

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

[@shqipebelgjike1274]

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

[@brent2725]

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

[@realization2013]

​@@brent2725alt right lol. Haha

[@RoyRockerr007]

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

[@mermer3168]

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]

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]

Young Dolph...

[@Str1ng5]

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

[@SkidmoreGmbH]

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]

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

[@catcooper9461]

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]

The radios are controlling Tom not the labels

[@hleigh7201]

​@@HattieJoshNo one is controlling Tim. Try harder

[@HattieJosh]

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

[@hleigh7201]

@@HattieJosh ok kiddo. Stay in school.

[@HattieJosh]

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

[@maggierunchel4720]

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

[@Strive1974]

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

[@karissadelagarza6482]

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

[@breelee4362]

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

[@susanryan3479]

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

[@eternalwizard776]

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]

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 .

[@Statist0815]

You are what an artist should be. RESPECT !

[@jamesmight7409]

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

[@user-gi8lb4mi3p]

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

[@juliethomas982]

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

[@cicelyspecht3407]

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

[@djtbone001a]

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]

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]

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

[@djtbone001a]

@@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.

[@1Arururu]

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.

[@marynaperley-robertson9264]

Love your stand on this topic. RESPECT young lad

[@boatmanfall3n]

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

[@jenniferburr8918]

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

[@SindyJ37]

Same

[@chadreeves403]

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

[@mohamedfarah160mf]

He already sold out to Zionist ben shapiro

[@TheSpidersoftheworld]

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]

Definitely! Most would have fallen for the quick money.

[@chadvail4436]

Man I am not a fan of your music but appreciate you as a person and an American ! A real dude that stands up and goes against what’s right and wrong and knows what’s up … like I said not a fan of your choice of music but I truly hope your saved by the man upstairs kinda get that vibe when u pass threw my yt shorts be safe god bless

[@hebu8058]

One of the very few artists I respect.

[@robertpritchard4681]

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❤❤❤❤

[@kristenwolfe5272]

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

[@healthierme-healthieryou3864]

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

[@cindyhesson9213]

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

[@yvonaamariaa]

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

[@warlord4713]

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

[@yvonaamariaa]

@@warlord4713 Sweet!!!

[@paullaney5016]

I LOVE YALL ❤️

[@kelleyrivers7717]

Love the song and all you stand for!! Stay true to you ❤❤

[@BigT2664]

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!

[@thatsitvideos]

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]

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

[@rennieputnam2662]

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

[@thatsitvideos]

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

[@Liamsmomma6486]

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.

[@ShannonM-711]

Thank you for NEVER SETTLING!!! we don’t need no help thank you;)

[@SnakeHuntersTV]

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

[@Destinyirus278]

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

[@jamieturner5216]

He's a sellout

[@sarge_kushlord6117]

@@jamieturner5216gotta see some proof there big homie😂

[@srpajamas]

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

[@srpajamas]

@@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]

@@srpajamas You're correct.

[@Mrm1k_eth]

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

[@Honeybeez5535]

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

[@Cire-dm5cj]

​@@Honeybeez5535 well said

[@festus4513]

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

[@whodidyoudirty3323]

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]

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

[@justbreathe7775]

Thank you for standing in your integrity and upholding your morals. It's nice to know that not everyone has a price tag or is willing to sacrifice those things to be associated with "name brand" labels in order to be famous. You did this ON YOUR OWN and congratulations to you for that. May Yahweh continue to bless you.💜🫂💜✌🏾💜

[@codyhahn6748]

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

[@yunhosmile]

Right?! Too rare!

[@soulfulcecil]

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

[@sebsignat8286]

I did not know I should be scared of white people

[@Coco-ov8th]

Love this guy. Speaks 100% facts

[@miffedcuttlefish6139]

I love the simple, "no." That's how I treat all my boundaries.

[@casualobserver77]

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

[@Kyle-cv3de]

He's still controlled. Just by different people.

[@stevelethal2910]

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.

[@LadySugaZilla]

Your awesome, stick with your ideals 100%.

[@TDay333]

Tom, I admire you. Thank you for believing in yourself, taking a stand, and for not selling out. Your soul is worth so much more and I'm so glad you see that.

[@pacaguyga]

I'm so glad you stick your morals. Sounds like all these companies have zero idea that you have a brain and can think.

[@jenniferwatts6534]

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

[@sandyjones45]

Truly!

[@stanleymcdonald9366]

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

[@user-on6lq8kf3k]

Love you Tom ! Love your girl Nova too! You two are awesome !!!!

[@user-sd8yq9iw7h]

Exactly why I listen to your story in music

[@ardene6301]

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!

[@Valkyrian_777]

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]

This man exploits people just as much as a label.

[@TotallyAgreeYes]

​@@Thaijlerlike who?

[@xtremefps_]

​@@Thaijler proof?

[@Jriley6670]

​@@Thaijler proof TrUsT Me BrO

[@Thaijler]

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

[@billphillips5922]

Thanks tom you are a true saint bless you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Timzshady]

Like the mighty Dub Fx…. You’re keeping it real for you and your flock bro. 👊🏻

[@247HustleMode]

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

[@vegetable206]

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

[@dresdengrl9408]

💯

[@brittany1679]

Perfectly said

[@isabellenicaud3725]

It makes us powerful
Just let us ignore them and they sink into oblivion

[@lauracarlson857]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@bensherman8976]

Bingo

[@audreyhamady1249]

yesssssssssss love him no one needs a record company anymore!!!

[@Chicano_pistolero]

I worked as a gigging and struggling musician for ten years Tom, after my son was born I gave up on my music dreams, seeing someone become successful and give these labels a middle fingers gives me the warm and fuzzies

[@rarm3728]

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

[@michaelowchar7731]

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

[@peggywildsmith6002]

Never lose your conviction Tom. You are an inspiration.

[@magicmyst206]

It seems like almost eve4y decent artist t4ies to say this after they got wrecked. He’s the first to actually avoid it. God bless him 😇

[@paulsweeney2959]

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

[@danielransom8505]

"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]

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

[@zippitydoodah5693]

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]

What are the lyrics to Cool Daddy Cool then

[@HattieJosh]

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

[@chrisbowlby9640]

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

[@blainebennett4298]

Keep it real man. I cant believe I am just finding you and your music.. You gained a new fan.

[@alristitov]

I am not a big fan of rap, but mate you got my respect. Been going through a few of your songs, not my usual genres.. but the message is good of what I have listened too.

[@jonlanier_]

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

[@AM-fs8sh]

well said

[@donnaholton1981]

Love it

[@launchstudios6485]

Yes!!

[@johnward2101]

Thank you. I will keep this quote in mind.

[@SensSword]

Can confirm this is 100% true.

[@91Foxxy]

❤❤❤❤ this his how real men respond to these damn devils of the industry!!!

[@user-jo7vi9yd6c]

I love this dude, straight up brother

[@adampitzer5309]

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

[@americancapitalist9094]

As soon as you sign the dotted line they own you, your music and your message. Keep up the good fight Tom!

[@Steve-oj7mt]

Solid bro for not following the money U followed your HEART 👍🤠

[@McVilla1N]

Got nothing but respect for homie

[@beverlyfamily4156]

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!!!!!

[@colesteven1123]

God has blessed you Tom
Proud you're my young sons favorite artist

[@BrattyTude]

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

[@TheThriftyCatMom]

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

[@mrbungle83]

The only way to keep it real is being yourself & no matter what money is offered you said no & I don’t know how the industry works but you certainly do
Money has not turned your head & I applaud you

[@akroe7]

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

[@michael83ms]

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

[@hotfeva9843]

Those fake emails champ don't believe the hype

[@joebarracuda6038]

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

[@matthewmartinez1091]

Stay true bro, they go for the ones who have the most influence to gather more souls for the underworld. 😢

[@racheldiamond2457]

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

[@HeyStellllaaaa]

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

[@manuelare1480]

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

[@imkaos2507]

Hell yeah

[@TheJ1aa2m3]

@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]

@@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]

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

[@rosethatgrewfromconcrete3776]

A man with principles! 🙌🏽👏🏽

[@mistysilva1971]

Tom, you are amazing.. like no other.

[@jeremygraham7976]

I’m liking this dude more an more seams like a down to earth legit genuine dude I would kick it with

[@patriciamedaris8552]

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]

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

[@WCove99]

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

[@alexcottrell6094]

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

[@rumbles]

Tom, love your stuff, obviously.
Use your influence to create your own music label for beginners and put them on the straight and narrow.

[@racyroy]

This truly is the friggen best info for all those future artists out there that have the same drive as you😊...if there are any

[@bruceirwin3718]

They want to be able to control Tom... thank God Tom's freedom is not up for sale ....way to go bro love your music stay on top 👍

[@MelywoodMedia]

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

[@howey935]

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

[@brent2725]

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

[@Twistedpeppermint99]

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

[@jimidangertv4569]

Never changed bro. Lived it .