Society & Culture
You hear all sorts of stories regarding the shady dealings of the music industry -- not least of all the idea that artist must "sell their soul" for success. But what does this actually mean? Is it just a metaphor for giving up creative freedom, or are there more nefarious responsibilities associated with a record contract. Let's discuss... ## Episode Links ## Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRQkC2FDXuw Rythm and Flow S01E07: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80216673?trackId=200257859 Michael Jackson on Tommy Mottola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt6zVypo72E How The Music Industry Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fa8lJKTy0I The Music Industry And The Mafia: https://judiciaryreport.com/music_industry_and_the_mafia.htm Tommy James: The Mafia Used to Run the Music Industry: https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/music/tommy-james-the-mafia-used-to-run-the-music-industry-7809312 Britney Spears’ Conservatorship and Mental Health: https://natashatracy.com/bipolar-blog/britney-spears-conservatorship-mental-health/ The Truth About Selling Your Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMyhCPfKGVY Nicki Minaj - Super Bass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JipHEz53sU Billie Eilish - bury a friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUHC9tYz8ik