Independent vs Signed Artists

Both paths work. Both paths have tradeoffs. Independent artists have control. Signed artists have resources. Artists like Chance the Rapper proved independence works. Artists like The Weeknd used labels strategically.

Independent Advantages

• Ownership
• Freedom
• Higher profit percentage

Signed Advantages

• Funding
• Infrastructure
• Connections

Takeaways

There’s no universal right choice. The right choice depends on leverage and goals.