An import distinction to make is that this is about the (major) record labels in pop music. The vast majority of (independent) record labels are small companie

An import distinction to make is that this is about the (major) record labels in pop music. The vast majority of (independent) record labels are small companies, that focus on the music. They won't make you dirty rich or famous, but if your music is good they will publish and make your music available to their respective scene.It is not an easy path, it requires a lot of commitment and you have to very talented, but you can still become a professional artist that way. If it is just about being famous and a commercial success, well then those 'artists' and record labels get what they deserve with this tiktok bs.