Aries Spears & Vlad Argue if New Artists Get Ripped Off By Record Labels (Part 7)

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In this clip, Vlad reacted to being criticized by Slim Thug for speaking about issues in the Black community. He and Aries Spears also touched upon the portrayal of music ownership based on race. Aries contributed to the discussion, stating that music artists should have control over their music and directly benefit from their work. Vlad, however, argued that breaking into the industry is difficult and expensive, making the initial investment by record companies essential. He added that artists can still benefit in the long run by touring with the music once they have broken into the industry. Despite the risks, Aries insisted that artists can find ways to thrive independently in the industry.