The Legal Scheme That Keeps Artists Enslaved to Labels | Indie or Major

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The Legal Scheme That Keeps Artists Enslaved to Labels | Indie or Major

Most people believe major labels steal master recordings through illegal scams, but the truth is that it is a 100% legal, highly strategic transactional business model that leverages artist psychology, contractual debt structures, and personal service labor laws. In this video, we break down the exact strategy labels use to hold assets past the 35-year mark, why record deals are legally distinct from banking loans, and how you can apply these business frameworks—or protect yourself from them—to build a scalable, highly profitable music catalog.

00:00 – Let’s Talk
00:27 – Disclaimer
00:57 – #1: Conducting The Heist
01:43 – 1. Know the Mindset of the Artist
02:57 – 2. Hold the Collateral (Masters) Past 35 Years w/ Debt
05:27 – 3. Help = Money
06:54 – #2: Is this legal?
09:55 – #3: Ok, I’ll do it! But I need the capital.
12:28 – The Challenge
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