The web content discusses the complicated relationship between Spotify and artists, revealing a corporate history that explains the low per-stream rates received by musicians. The Big Three labels – Universal, Warner, and Sony – control the majority of music recordings and disproportionally benefit from licensing payments. Artists are left underpaid due to the structure of Spotify’s deal with these labels, demonstrating how the business mechanics prioritize corporate interests over creatives. The content urges creative workers to unite to prevent all AI-based labor exploitation and emphasizes the importance of organizing and striking for better working conditions.
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