Chance the Rapper was recently nominated for 7 Grammy Awards. In his sophomore year as a big name in the music industry, this is a feat that is almost unheard of. Especially considering he is not signed by a major record label. In his most recent album "Coloring Book", Chance's hit song "No Problem" analyzes his experiences with the big record labels. The song gives a look into the music industry and how many upcoming music artists sign big deals with big record labels and end up losing out on a lot of their profit.
"You talk that talk that make a lame ass nigga fall in love
Not me, though, bitch you can keep those."
This line is talking about how some people see the big money when they sign a deal, but really there are losing out on the opportunity to make a lot more money. The benefit of signing with a record label is the financial assistance in producing music, and the exposure of your music through their label's name. For some artists this might be the necessary route considering they do not have the means to support their music endeavors. This is not the case for Chance, as the Chicago rapper has become one of the hottest musicians out there. On his own he has become a household name in chi-town, and has sold out stadiums for his concerts the world. Is this the beginning of a new trend away from the record label? Only time will tell, one thing is for sure Chance is paving the way for a new wave of music production.
I agree with your argument here. Its more about the passion of music than the money. Its a good thing Chance is setting a good example of how upcoming artist should be aware once put into the big leagues.
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