The moment we all were waiting for actually happened. Digital music sales at a record label finally surpassed it’s analog older brother. Better yet, baby boomer father. Who says ringtone rappers are not worth it? Certainly not Atlantic.
I will be very curious to see if this trend spreads to other labels and even tips the balance for the Big 4. I can’t say whether I am enthused or not. On one hand, it’s great to see that the viral impact of technology is allowing more artists to get more fans, feedback, and sales at a lower cost. However, is the death of the record label really a blessing for all artists? Are we really supposed to get all of our information from Myspace, friends, commercials, tv placements and blogs? Do we want to spend all of our time this way?
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